Should Milwaukee Bucks Pull Trigger On Blockbuster Kyle Kuzma Trade With Washington Wizards?

One big name that has been linked to the Milwaukee Bucks as a potential summer trade target is Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards. The one-time NBA champion forward is the type of flamboyant player that could add some much-needed juice to the Bucks roster for 2024-25.

Kuzma, however, will come at a hefty price tag. Bucks analysts Ti Windisch and Rohan Katti discuss the prospect of Milwaukee potentially making a move on Kuz and whether or not he would be worth having to part ways with Brook Lopez.

Milwaukee Bucks Trade Proposal: Brook Lopez for Kyle Kuzma

Jan 1, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

Both Katti and Windisch are amenable to adding Kuzma into the mix. His best asset would be the scoring punch he brings to the table as a potential third (or fourth) option behind Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

The catch, however, is if the Wizards even want Lopez. Washington seems destined for another lottery finish next season, and adding a battle-tested veteran could be counterproductive to their objectives. On paper, Lopez would be a better fit on a team that wants to contend, thereby making this potential blockbuster deal a bit complicated.

Watch their two-minute deep dive into this potential trade here (via Bleacher Report).Feb 29, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) leads the Bucks onto the floor against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

If the Bucks land Kuzma, however, it would be a massive win for them. This past season, the 28-year-old averaged a career-best 22.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting (also a career-high mark), 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists, while also knocking down 2.2 triples per game. Those aren’t shabby numbers at all.

Somehow, Kuzma feels like a piece that could potentially elevate the Bucks into the region of title favorites in 2024-25 — on paper, at least.

Nov 24, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Washington forward Kyle K (33) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

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