Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
Kuzma's rehab work has been ramped up recently, but he's yet to return to practice and hasn't been cleared for game action. The forward will miss an eighth consecutive game Thursday, leaving more opportunities for Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie. Kuzma's next chance to play will come Saturday at Milwaukee.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Ramping up, but doesn't practice
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Wizards head coach Brian Keefe said that Kuzma (ribs) has been ramping up his rehab work, but the forward didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma seems to be progressing in his recovery after missing the past seven games with a rib cartilage sprain, but his lack of participation in practice makes it unlikely that he'll be ready to play Thursday against the Hornets. Two-way player Justin Champagnie has been one of the biggest beneficiaries from a playing time standpoint while all of Kuzma, Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring), Corey Kispert (ankle) and Kyshawn George (ankle) are in the midst of multi-game absences, but Champagnie could move from the starting lineup to out of the rotation when the Wizards are back to full strength.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Remains sidelined for Sunday
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Kuzma (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Kuzma will miss a seventh straight contest due to a rib sprain, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against the Hornets on Thursday.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Won't suit up Friday
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Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Kuzma is set to miss his sixth consecutive matchup due to sprained left ribs. There is no clear timetable for the forward's return, though his next chance to play will come Sunday against Boston. With Kuzma sidelined, Anthony Gill and Marvin Bagley are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Remains out Sunday
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Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Kuzma hasn't played since Nov. 27 and will miss a fifth straight game Sunday. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Cleveland. Carlton Carrington and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased roles for the shorthanded Wizards.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Won't return Saturday vs. Nuggets
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Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to sprained left ribs, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against Memphis. Bilal Coulibaly, Carlton Carrington, Johnny Davis and Alex Sarr will all see more playing time Saturday with Kuzma, Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and Corey Kispert (ankle) all sidelined with injuries.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Absence to continue Thursday
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Kuzma (ribs) will not play Thursday versus Dallas.
Kuzma continues dealing with sprained left ribs, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Sunday versus Denver. Bilal Coulibaly is averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34.6 minutes across seven games without Kuzma this season.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Out Tuesday, as expected
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Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
As expected, Kuzma will miss a second straight game due to a left rib sprain. In his absence, Alex Sarr moved to power forward, while Jonas Valanciunas started at center against the Bucks on Saturday. Kuzma's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Dallas.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Absence confirmed Saturday
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Kuzma (ribs) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
Kuzma didn't participate in Friday's practice and wasn't expected to play Saturday, so the designation isn't surprising. The veteran forward will also likely miss Tuesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. Kyshawn George, Patrick Baldwin and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased playing time with Kuzma sidelined.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Likely out for next two games
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Kuzma (ribs) didn't participate in Friday's practice is not expected to play in Saturday's game versus the Bucks or Tuesday's matchup with the Cavaliers, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma suffered a rib injury against the Clippers on Wednesday and is now expected to miss Washington's next two contests. If Kuzma is officially ruled out, Kyshawn George, Patrick Baldwin and Corey Kispert are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Out for remainder of game
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Kuzma has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to a left rib strain.
Kuzma missed both of his shot attempts, grabbed two rebounds and recorded one assist across eight minutes before heading to the locker room. Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased roles the rest of the way. Kuzma's next chance to suit up will come Saturday in Milwaukee.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Goes to locker room Wednesday
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Kuzma went to the locker room during the first half of Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to an undisclosed injury, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Kuzma missed both of his shot attempts across eight minutes before heading to the locker room. It's unclear if he'll be able to return, but Kyshawn George and Corey Kispert are candidates for increased roles in Kuzma's absence.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Pops for game-high 23 in loss
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Kuzma logged 23 points (7-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-11 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-108 loss to Chicago.
He led all scorers on the night, but Kuzma didn't get enough help from his teammates to avoid a 12th straight loss for the Wizards. The 29-year-old forward is still struggling to find his rhythm on offense. Over eight games since returning from a groin strain, Kuzma is shooting just 27.5 percent (11-for-40) from three-point range and 62.5 percent from the free-throw line, numbers well below his career rates.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Muted performance in loss
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Kuzma ended Sunday's 115-103 loss to the Pacers with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 30 minutes.
This was a lackluster effort from Kuzma, especially considering that Jordan Poole (hip) was out of the lineup. Kuzma has had a tough season so far, as he's shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 28.8 percent from beyond the arc, and his counting stats are down across the board.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Efficient 22 points Sunday
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Kuzma ended Sunday's 124-104 loss to Detroit with 22 points (10-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes.
Kuzma and Jordan Poole co-led the Wizards in scoring Sunday, with the former registering his third 20-point game of the 2024-25 regular season. In his four outings since returning from a five-game absence due to a groin injury, Kuzma has averaged 18.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 26.9 minutes per game.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Leads squad with 24 points
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Kuzma accumulated 24 points (11-28 FG, 2-11 3Pt), nine rebounds and one block in 29 minutes during Friday's 129-117 loss to the Hawks.
Kuzma paced Washington's scoring attack despite a rough shooting night. He also fell one rebound shy of his second double-double of the campaign, marking his best effort on the glass since Oct. 28. Friday's showing was arguably Kuzma's best all-around performance since a right groin injury forced him to miss five games earlier in the month.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Scores 18 points in return
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Kuzma notched 18 points (7-18 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 107-92 loss to the Rockets.
Kuzma finally returned to the hardwood after a five-game absence and was one of the Wizards' main offensive weapons despite the 15-point defeat. Kuzma has been struggling from the floor to open the season, as he's made just 34.3 percent of his shots thus far. That's not going to cut it in a long-term scenario, even if he's scoring enough to offset the lack of efficiency.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Cleared to play Monday
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Kuzma (groin) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Rockets.
After missing Washington's past five games with a right groin strain, Kuzma is poised to return to action Monday. It's possible that Kuzma will have some restrictions with his playing time Monday, but no specifics have been reported yet. With Kuzma returning to the court, Kyshawn George appears most at risk of losing his spot in the starting five.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Remaining sidelined against Orlando
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Kuzma (groin) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Magic.
Kuzma's absence streak will extend to five games Sunday due to a strained right groin. His next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Houston.
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Wizards' Kyle Kuzma: Listed out for Friday
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Kuzma (groin) will be listed as out for Friday's game against Memphis, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma will miss his fourth straight game Friday, and it remains unclear when he'll be able to return to the lineup. In the meantime, Kyshawn George will continue to see extended run for the Wizards, while Corey Kispert will offer more fantasy appeal as well.
