Kuzma and the Wizards take on conference foe Charlotte
The Hornets will host conference foe WashingtonAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE KUZMA #33 - POWER FORWARD - WASHINGTON WIZARDS
17.3 PPG •
5.9 RPG •
2.0 APG
17.3 PPG
5.9 RPG
2.0 APG
Toppin scores 35, Knicks rout Wizards 114-92
Obi Toppin scored a career-high 35 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 114-92APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season over Kuzma (knee) will not play again this season, Andrew Gillis of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Though it will end with 13 straight absences, the 2021-22 season will go down as Kuzma's best. In his debut year with the Wizards, he averaged 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks. His shooting splits of 45/34/71 still need some work, but that may come with time. Barring unforeseen roster changes, Kuzma figures to remain in the starting five next season, though his usage could decline with a healthy Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis in the fold.
APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Friday Kuzma (knee) is out Friday against the Knicks.
Impact After Friday, Kuzma has just one more chance to return before the end of the season. It doesn't seem likely that he'll take the floor for that game, either.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
New York plays Washington, aims for 5th straight road win
New York will try to keep its four-game road win streak alive when the Knicks play WashingtonAPRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Young's 30 points help Hawks pull away from Wizards, 118-103
Trae Young scored 16 of his 30 points in the third period to help Atlanta stretch its lead, and the Hawks beat the Washington Wizards 118-103APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Wednesday Kuzma (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
Impact Kuzma hasn't suited up since March 18. After Wednesday's contest, the Wizards will only have two games remaining in the regular season, so it appears unlikely he'll return to action this season. Assuming that's the case, he'll finish the year with averages of 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 33. minutes -- all career highs.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Atlanta faces Washington, looks for 4th straight home win
Atlanta will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Hawks play WashingtonAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not expected back Wednesday Kuzma (knee) is not expected to play Wednesday against the Hawks, Neil Dalal of Hoop District reports.
Impact With just two games left in the regular season, it seems unlikely that Kuzma will step on the court again. Assuming that's the case, he'll finish the year with averages of 17.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 33.4 minutes -- all career highs.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Porzingis scores 25, Wizards cruise to win over Timberwolves
Kristaps Porzingis scored 25 points, including 12 in the third quarter as Washington took control, and the Wizards pulled away for a 132-114 win against the Minnesota TimberwolvesAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Tuesday Kuzma (knee) remains out Tuesday against the Timberwolves.
Impact This will be the 12th straight absence for Kuzma due to tendinitis in his right knee. With the Wizards entering a back-to-back, he'll probably sit Wednesday in Atlanta as well. After that, Washington finishes out the year with games versus New York (Friday) and at Charlotte (Sunday).
APRIL 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota takes on Washington in cross-conference game
Minnesota hosts Washington in out-of-conference actionAPRIL 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out Sunday Kuzma (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Impact Kuzma wasn't expected to suit up Sunday, and he'll officially be sidelined for an 11th consecutive matchup. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against Minnesota.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return Sunday Coach Wes Unseld said Saturday that he doesn't expect Kuzma (knee) to be available for Sunday's game against Boston, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Kuzma has missed the last 10 games due to right knee tendinitis, and it appears as though he's in line for another absence Sunday. Although he practiced in a limited capacity this week, it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return to game action during the final week of the regular season.
APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tatum leads Boston into matchup with Washington
Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup against Washington averaging 27.1 points per gameAPRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Porzingis scores 24 against Mavericks as Wizards win 135-103
Kristaps Porzingis had 24 points and nine rebounds in his first game against his former team, helping the Washington Wizards defeat the Dallas Mavericks 135-103APRIL 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Listed out Friday Kuzma (knee) will not play Friday against Dallas.
Impact This will run Kuzma's streak of absences up to 10 consecutive games as he continues to deal with tendinitis in his right knee. He was able to go through a partial practice earlier in the week, but with only a handful of games remaining, it's unclear if the wing will be able to get back on the floor before the end of the regular season.
MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dallas faces Washington on 3-game win streak
Dallas is looking to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against WashingtonMARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Satoransky's unusual double-double lifts Wizards past Magic
Kristaps Porzingis scored 35 points, and Tomas Satoransky had an unusual double-double — no points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds — as the Washington Wizards beat the Orlando Magic 12...MARCH 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't play Wednesday Kuzma (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Orlando.
Impact As expected, Kuzma will miss a ninth straight game while he battles tendinitis in his right knee. The Wizards haven't made any indication that they will shut him down for the season, so his next chance to suit up will come Friday against Dallas.
MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Orlando faces Washington on 3-game slide
Orlando looks to break its three-game slide with a win against WashingtonMARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bulls alone in 5th place after 107-94 win over Wizards
DeMar DeRozan scored 14 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 107-94 victory over the Washington WizardsMARCH 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Tuesday, likely Wednesday too Kuzma (knee) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, and he's expected to sit Wednesday against Orlando, as well, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, Kuzma will continue to miss time as he battles tendinitis in his right knee. The Wizards have insisted that they're not shutting him down, so the hope is that he'll be able to get back on the floor at some point before the end of the regular season. For now, it looks like his next chance to play will come Friday against Dallas.
MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DeRozan, Bulls set for matchup with the Wizards
DeMar DeRozan leads Chicago into a matchup against Washington averaging 27.7 points per gameMARCH 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will miss sixth straight game Kuzma (knee) will remain out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kuzma will be missing his sixth straight game while he continues to deal with discomfort and tendinitis in his right knee. He was able to go through a partial practice Monday, but chances are he'll miss both halves of the Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set, as Washington hosts the Magic following the matchup with Chicago. The Wizards insist that Kuzma will not be shut down, but with only eight games remaining, his opportunities are quickly dwindling.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
