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Ahead of last Thursday's NBA trade deadline, there was a point with the Washington Wizards were close to trading Kyle Kuzma to the Dallas Mavericks. Even though Kuzma doesn't have the ability to block a trade, Washington's front office leader Michael Winger presented him with the trade idea anyway. "There was a point in time, Dallas, they definitely did want me," Kuzma told The … [Read more...] about Kyle Kuzma On Staying With Wizards: I Wanted To Stay And To Build Something

The Washington Wizards were widely touted as not seriously considering a trade of Kyle Kuzma at the deadline, but sources tell The Athletic that the came "close" to agreeing to one offer. The offer almost certainly came from the Dallas Mavericks, who instead acquired Daniel Gafford from the Wizards as well as PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets. The Wizards were seeking at … [Read more...] about Wizards Were ‘Close’ To Trading Kyle Kuzma To Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to acquire Daniel Gafford from the Washington Wizards for Richaun Holmes and a 2024 first round pick via the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Mavericks agreed to give the Thunder pick swap rights in the 2028 draft in exchange for the 2024 selection sent to Washington. The Mavericks were seeking an upgrade at backup center behind Dereck Lively. … [Read more...] about Mavericks Acquire Daniel Gafford From Wizards For Richaun Holmes, 2024 FRP

The Washington Wizards are increasingly likely to keep forward Kyle Kuzma through the trade deadline. Part of what's driving that decision is Kuzma's desire to stay in Washington. The Wizards set a high asking price for Kuzma in trade talks. They value his scoring and versatility. Washington also re-signed the 28-year-old forward to a four-year, $90 million deal this past … [Read more...] about Kyle Kuzma Likely To Stay With Wizards

The Dallas Mavericks continue to pursue a power forward with Kyle Kuzma and P.J. Washington their preferred targets. The Mavericks have also been linked with Andrew Wiggins, but sources tell Marc Stein of The Stein Line that any interest they have is "overstated." There are not currently any active discussions between the Mavericks and Golden State Warriors on Wiggins. Kuzma … [Read more...] about Mavericks Prefer Trade For Kyle Kuzma, P.J. Washington Over Andrew Wiggins