It’s not the worst idea, but I would prefer not to have to root for Kuzma.
highfalutinman
To be fair, for all the flak he gets, Kuzma’s not a bum. And his contract is surprisingly palatable for someone of his scoring prowess. But he does nothing to help this team’s defense. And he’s a guy who seems to think he should be *the guy*, so making him a clear third option might not go over so well.
I’d rather have the 10th pick than a year’s rental of someone who won’t shore up this team’s weaknesses. (he has a player option for 13m after this coming season)
redditaccount-5
Lol we were stupid enough to take Bertans from them, why would they take him back
Mecha-Jesus
Wizards immediately hang up and block the caller.
Active_Page_3886
Not bad, not great. I would hope that any deal involving the 10th pick would either be for a big man or a trade down to acquire another asset, but Kuzma isn’t a bad player. Would be a slam dunk deal if it included Gafford or a couple SRPs
mr__fredman
I think Kuzma is going to want to sign for more than Bertans salary……
Moe4ver
I will need a pick back, at least second. Still not sure how I feel about Kuzma though.
Dragonn007
We can literally trade the 10th pick for someone better than him
TheChosenOne311
Absolutely not. Kuz would not fit with Luka at all. He has been a total ballhog in DC.
If we’re trading 10 and not getting any picks back in return, the player we acquire needs to be better than Kuz.
RyceMenace
Give us Gafford and Im all in BABY. 😈😈😈
archerarcher0
If we are using the 10th pick for drafting/trading for anything other than a defensive player then we don’t want to win
They can be good at offense too but defense first
Greatspirrit0
Washington has clearly committed to Kuzma on the team and they shipped out Hachimura signaling that they planned on resigning him to a long extension. They’re not trading Kuzma.
amino110
Trading your lottery pick for a free agent is stupid imo. Especially for Kuzma .
SongYoungbae
As a Wizards fan, We don’t fucking want Bertans back.
Dundalis
How does this trade help the defense? Why do we keep proposing trades for offensive guys with no defensive value? Does anyone actually know what this team’s strength and weaknesses are??
Opposite-Journalist6
Not realistic but I’d do it
ForestJordie
If we can sign Kuzma to a long term deal this isn’t bad. He’s a very good third option. Maybe get Gafford also and a pick (we’d have to adjust our offer.)
Luka, Ky, Green, Kuz, Gafford is solid.
Then Hardy, Bullock, Maxi and some others as a bench isn’t bad
dknox5
This isn’t even feasible. Kuzma has a player option that he will absolutely decline, so it would have to be a sign-and-trade, which would hard cap the mavs at the tax apron. The only way that works is if Kyrie is walking. Losing Kyrie and giving up the 10th pick for the privilege of overpaying Kuzma is recipe to end up back in the lottery.
monkey-pox
Wizards aren’t doing that trade
ginger_snap214
kuz isn’t as good of a defender as i’d like
Seeker1115
If Washington is still operating like they have for a while, trying to make the playoffs at any cost, I don’t see why they do this. They already have last year’s tenth pick, Johnny Davis, and he’s been really bad so far.
If their new GM actually has ownership’s permission to tank, fuck yeah I want Kuzma. I’d do this in a heartbeat. He’d be our best wing immediately. I’d love to get a 2nd back though. They owe us one for giving them a 2nd with Porzingis.
Iceman9721
Yes
adjust_your_set
With the new CBA restrictions and us having 2 max players already, I feel like team building in the future is going to really prioritize rookie contracts.
To that end, we need to make the pick at 10. It’s one of the only ways for us to add good and cheap talent.
sixseven89
this seems like a lose-lose
MoooonRiverrrr
Lmao
Fatman214
I’ll stop watching basketball if we did this
viBe_gg
Nope
Geezmanswe
He is really good, but the new CBA more or less demands to build through the draft. Productive players on rookie contracts are worth a ton now and will be even more important in the future.
I don’t think we can move a decent first with our old, un-talented and un-athletic roster.
TheKingofWakanda
Nope for me
If we’re gonna trade the 10th pick, it better be packaged for a legit impact defender (ideally a center) or a star
We can’t be trading our few remaining assets for marginal improvements
dontwasteink
Nope, keep the 10th pick, or trade it for a star in a package.
GoTimeShowtime
Need Gafford in any Wiz deal
overweighttardigrade
Jeez we love mediocrity
buffalobill41
No way, kuzma about to get overpaid and isn’t great at anything.
NatongCaviar
If Dick is available in the 10th round, Dick pick all the way.
37 Comments
It’s not the worst idea, but I would prefer not to have to root for Kuzma.
To be fair, for all the flak he gets, Kuzma’s not a bum. And his contract is surprisingly palatable for someone of his scoring prowess. But he does nothing to help this team’s defense. And he’s a guy who seems to think he should be *the guy*, so making him a clear third option might not go over so well.
I’d rather have the 10th pick than a year’s rental of someone who won’t shore up this team’s weaknesses. (he has a player option for 13m after this coming season)
Lol we were stupid enough to take Bertans from them, why would they take him back
Wizards immediately hang up and block the caller.
Not bad, not great. I would hope that any deal involving the 10th pick would either be for a big man or a trade down to acquire another asset, but Kuzma isn’t a bad player. Would be a slam dunk deal if it included Gafford or a couple SRPs
I think Kuzma is going to want to sign for more than Bertans salary……
I will need a pick back, at least second. Still not sure how I feel about Kuzma though.
We can literally trade the 10th pick for someone better than him
Absolutely not. Kuz would not fit with Luka at all. He has been a total ballhog in DC.
If we’re trading 10 and not getting any picks back in return, the player we acquire needs to be better than Kuz.
Give us Gafford and Im all in BABY. 😈😈😈
If we are using the 10th pick for drafting/trading for anything other than a defensive player then we don’t want to win
They can be good at offense too but defense first
Washington has clearly committed to Kuzma on the team and they shipped out Hachimura signaling that they planned on resigning him to a long extension. They’re not trading Kuzma.
Trading your lottery pick for a free agent is stupid imo. Especially for Kuzma .
As a Wizards fan, We don’t fucking want Bertans back.
How does this trade help the defense? Why do we keep proposing trades for offensive guys with no defensive value? Does anyone actually know what this team’s strength and weaknesses are??
Not realistic but I’d do it
If we can sign Kuzma to a long term deal this isn’t bad. He’s a very good third option. Maybe get Gafford also and a pick (we’d have to adjust our offer.)
Luka, Ky, Green, Kuz, Gafford is solid.
Then Hardy, Bullock, Maxi and some others as a bench isn’t bad
This isn’t even feasible. Kuzma has a player option that he will absolutely decline, so it would have to be a sign-and-trade, which would hard cap the mavs at the tax apron. The only way that works is if Kyrie is walking. Losing Kyrie and giving up the 10th pick for the privilege of overpaying Kuzma is recipe to end up back in the lottery.
Wizards aren’t doing that trade
kuz isn’t as good of a defender as i’d like
If Washington is still operating like they have for a while, trying to make the playoffs at any cost, I don’t see why they do this. They already have last year’s tenth pick, Johnny Davis, and he’s been really bad so far.
If their new GM actually has ownership’s permission to tank, fuck yeah I want Kuzma. I’d do this in a heartbeat. He’d be our best wing immediately. I’d love to get a 2nd back though. They owe us one for giving them a 2nd with Porzingis.
Yes
With the new CBA restrictions and us having 2 max players already, I feel like team building in the future is going to really prioritize rookie contracts.
To that end, we need to make the pick at 10. It’s one of the only ways for us to add good and cheap talent.
this seems like a lose-lose
Lmao
I’ll stop watching basketball if we did this
Nope
He is really good, but the new CBA more or less demands to build through the draft. Productive players on rookie contracts are worth a ton now and will be even more important in the future.
I don’t think we can move a decent first with our old, un-talented and un-athletic roster.
Nope for me
If we’re gonna trade the 10th pick, it better be packaged for a legit impact defender (ideally a center) or a star
We can’t be trading our few remaining assets for marginal improvements
Nope, keep the 10th pick, or trade it for a star in a package.
Need Gafford in any Wiz deal
Jeez we love mediocrity
No way, kuzma about to get overpaid and isn’t great at anything.
If Dick is available in the 10th round, Dick pick all the way.
L
How does this help defense??
Let’s just get KP back instead lol