Could the Bucks part ways with Kyle Kuzma
Bucks Kyle Kuzma emerges as potential trade candidate amid offseason moves originally appeared on The Sporting News
The Milwaukee Bucks were the talk of the offseason primarily due to speculation that cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade.
While it appears that Giannis is committed to Milwaukee for now, the Bucks could possibly look to make another substantial roster change as they head into the 2025-26 season.
Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, has listed forward Kyle Kuzma as a possible trade candidate for the upcoming season.
"Well, they're not trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Let's get that out of the way. What the Bucks need is help in the backcourt. They may have to deal Kyle Kuzma to get some," Amico Wrote.
Last season, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired Kuzma from the Washington Wizards during the trade deadline in a deal that involved long-time Bucks star Kris Middleton. In the games played with the Bucks, he underperformed by his standards.
He averaged 14.8 points per game, 5.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 0.6 steals while shooting 43.6 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from three in 31 minutes. His play regressed following the trade after back-to-back seasons averaging 20 Points or more.
His struggles continued well into the postseason, where he failed to get it going against the Indiana Pacers. The Bucks were inevitably eliminated by the same Pacers team that would eventually reach the Finals.
The team made several significant moves during the offseason, including signing former Pacers big man Myles Turner to bolster their frontcourt next to Giannis Antetokounmpo. They also waived Damian Lillard this offseason which could lead to the team bring in significant help in the backcout for the Bucks next season.
As the team continues to weigh its options, Kuzma could be the center piece of another possible trade in Milwaukee down the line.
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