The Washington Wizards are getting dangerously close to the NBA Trade Deadline, where they will finally decide whether or not to keep Kyle Kuzma around. Kuzma,

As a veteran presence on the Wizards, he is seen as a logical trade chip for a roster that's firmly rooted in a rebuild.

It has been a struggle for Kuzma, who has taken a backseat to the Wizards’ plans for the future. But Saturday night in Phoenix, he looked like his old self.

For Kuzma, though, going from being a focal point in the offense to a less-featured player has been a bumpy transition. He has described himself as a “rhythm player,” and he has said the way he builds his rhythm is by having the basketball in his hands, with the freedom to create. Interesting moment right before tipoff tonight in Sacramento.

I just decided to be myself and not really just try to fit into everything that we’re doing here, and just really played in the moment,” Kuzma said. “I think my mom helped me out

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma appears headed for a departure with the NBA trade deadline looming on Feb. 6.

As the NBA trade deadline nears, Kyle Kuzma is reportedly getting impatient with the rebuilding Washington Wizards. Per The Athletic's Josh Robbins,

Klay Thompson scored 21 of his 23 points in the first quarter, matching a Dallas record by hitting seven 3-pointers in the period, and the Mavericks breezed past the NBA-worst Washington Wizards 130-108.

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We've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Wednesday's NBA schedule as the Washington Wizards will host the Toronto Raptors. Washington is 6-39 overall and 5-18 at home, while Toronto is 14-32 overall and 3-19 on the road.

The NBA season continues, and we have a tilt between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Wizards prediction and pick.