Kuzma tallied 33 points (12-21 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 129-114 loss to Phoenix.
Kuzma remained in the starting lineup Tuesday and proved that he belonged by leading Milwaukee in the scoring department. He drilled six triples for the first time through 59 games this season and offered up contributions on the opposite end of the court after being held without either a steal or a block in his previous four showings. Kuzma is now averaging 18.5 points over his last six games.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Removed from injury report
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Kuzma (back) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Kuzma missed Sunday's loss to the Magic, the second half of a back-to-back, but he's good to go for Tuesday. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) healthy, Kuzma figures to come off the bench. Over his last eight games as a reserve, Kuzma has averaged 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Out Sunday
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Kuzma (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Kuzma will miss Sunday's contest due to a back injury he presumably suffered during Saturday's win over the Jazz. Ousmane Dieng, Bobby Portis and Cam Thomas are candidates for increased minutes with Kuzma sidelined.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Dealing with back injury
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Kuzma is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to a thoracic spine contusion.
Kuzma may have tweaked his back during the Bucks' 113-99 win over the Jazz on Saturday, when he logged 18 points, five assists and two rebounds over 29 minutes. He's in danger of missing the second game of Milwaukee's back-to-back set, a game which both Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Kevin Porter (knee) have already been ruled out for. Ousmane Dieng, Bobby Portis, Gary Trent and Cam Thomas would all be in line for more minutes if Kuzma is unable to play against Orlando.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Scores 18 points
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Kuzma amassed 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 113-99 win over the Jazz.
Kuzma has responded well to the DNP-CD he received in Monday's blowout loss to the Celtics, scoring 16 points in the loss to the Hawks and 18 in this win over the Jazz. Kuzma is a proven scorer who should continue to produce if given enough minutes, but his upside will decrease a bit if he comes off the bench, which is likely to be the case now that Giannis Antetokounmpo seems fully recovered from his calf injury.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Starting Saturday
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Kuzma will start Saturday's game against Utah.
The Bucks will deploy a larger starting five Saturday with Kuzma replacing AJ Green in the first unit. As a starter this season (32 games), Kuzma has averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 28.8 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Nearly perfect from field
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Kuzma finished with 16 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.
Kuzma returned to the rotation Wednesday after being a DNP-CD in the loss to the Celtics on Monday, and this outing showed head coach Doc Rivers why he needs to continue playing even if it's in a limited capacity off the bench. Kuzma can be a capable scorer when given the chance. He has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine games, averaging 13.9 points while shooting 48 percent from the floor in that stretch.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will return to rotation
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Head coach Doc Rivers said before Wednesday's game against Atlanta that Kuzma will return to the rotation after going unused off the bench in Monday's loss to Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma fell out of the rotation Monday with Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from a 15-game absence due to a right calf strain. However, Kuzma is not expected to collect dust on the bench and appears likely to see the floor in Wednesday's contest. Rivers added that he suspects the Bucks will put the ball back in the veteran forward's hands on offense, so it wouldn't be surprising if Kuzma is utilized in more of an on-ball role when Antetokounmpo rests. It's worth noting that Kevin Porter (knee) is unavailable Wednesday.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Exits rotation Monday
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Kuzma (coach's decision) went unused Monday in the Bucks' 108-81 loss to the Celtics.
A starter in each of his last 17 appearances, Kuzma moved to the bench and ended up falling out of the rotation entirely while Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) made his return from a five-plus-week absence. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic, head coach Doc Rivers confirmed after the game that Kuzma wasn't dealing with any sort of injury or illness, so the veteran forward's absence from the rotation could prove to be more than a one-time arrangement.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Bench role Monday
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Kuzma is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Boston.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to the lineup, Kuzma will shift to a reserve role after starting his previous 17 appearances. In 24 games off the bench this season, the 30-year-old is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 23.7 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Invisible in loss
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Kuzma logged three points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 18 minutes during Sunday's 122-94 loss to the Raptors.
Despite starting in Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) absence, Kuzma continues to be a non-factor for the most part in fantasy hoops. Over his last five games, he's shooting 38.3 percent from the field to go with averages of 9.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.9 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Good to go Thursday
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Kuzma (foot) is available for Thursday's game against the Thunder.
Despite dealing with left foot soreness, Kuzma will play in the second half of the Bucks' back-to-back and should face no restrictions. The 30-year-old has started 10 games in a row, during which Kuzma has averaged 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 30.4 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Listed as questionable
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Kuzma is questionable for Thursday's game against the Thunder with left foot soreness.
Kuzma is in danger of missing Milwaukee's final contest before the All-Star break. His potential absence Thursday would free up significant playing time for Bobby Portis and Ousmane Dieng to help soak up at power forward.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Nets 15 points with seven boards
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Kuzma registered 15 points (5-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 victory over Orlando.
Kuzma had attempted just eight shots over 49 total minutes across his previous two games, but he matched that number before halftime Wednesday, benefiting from Ryan Rollins' (foot) absence. With more opportunities flowing his way, Kuzma was noticeably more involved in the offense. If Rollins remains sidelined Thursday in Oklahoma City, Kuzma should once again see an expanded role.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Not listed on injury report
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Kuzma (calf) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Magic.
Kuzma missed Friday's win over the Pacers with some soreness in his left calf, but it looks like he'll be back in the fray Monday. Kuzma's return will likely result in Jericho Sims heading back to the second unit.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Scratched with calf soreness
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Kuzma is out for Friday's game against the Pacers due to left calf soreness.
After being absent from Milwaukee's original injury report, Kuzma has been scratched from the lineup altogether Friday. The 30-year-old forward can be deemed day-to-day ahead of Monday's tilt against the Magic. With the Bucks already missing several bodies, Gary Trent and Pete Nance are both worthy of streaming consideration.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Big double-double in win
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Kuzma accumulated 31 points (12-22 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 win over the Bulls.
The 31 points tied his season high, while the double-double was Kuzma's fourth of the year, two of which have come in the last five games. The Bucks remain on the verge of a seismic roster shift with trade rumors swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), but Kuzma is doing his best to improve his market value if he's also on the block. He's started seven straight games, averaging 16.1 points, 6.7 boards, 4.1 assists and 1.3 threes over that stretch.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Chips in 16 in Sunday's loss
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Kuzma totaled 16 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 34 minutes during Sunday's 107-79 loss to the Celtics.
It was a rough afternoon for the Bucks, as Ryan Rollins (30 points) was the only other member of the lineup to score in double digits. Kuzma has delivered 10-plus points in five of six games since returning to the starting five, averaging 13.7 points, 6.2 boards, 3.8 assists and 1.0 threes during that stretch.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Turns in solid final line
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Kuzma ended Thursday's 109-99 loss to the Wizards with 19 points (8-18 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and six assists over 35 minutes.
Kuzma failed to connect from beyond the arc, but he posted a serviceable shooting line and fell one rebound shy of a double-double. His production across the board has noticeably improved over his last three performances, as he's averaging 15.7 points, 9.0 rebounds and 6.7 assists in 34.0 minutes during that hot stretch. The Bucks will need to continue to lean heavily on Kuzma while Giannis Antetokounmpo recovers from a calf injury.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Absent from injury report
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Kuzma (quadricep) is off the injury report for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Kuzma left Tuesday's 139-122 loss to the 76ers due to a left quadricep cramp, but the issue has proven to be of minimal concern. The 30-year-old forward has started four consecutive games, during which Kuzma has averaged 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 31.4 minutes per contest. He should continue to handle increased usage due to Giannis Antetokounmpo's (calf) future in Milwaukee being uncertain.
