Source 1: https://x.com/jweinbachnba/status/1796900552107819275?s=46
The Thunder and Wizards could discuss a possible trade this summer that would send Kyle Kuzma to OKC for a package centered around Josh Giddey and draft compensation.
Kuzma would be an ideal fit on the wing in OKC while Giddey would fit the long-term direction of the Wizards.
Source 2: https://x.com/jweinbachnba/status/1797271009965298161?s=46
Deni Avdija is another name to monitor for OKC to pursue, but the Wizards hold Avdija in high regard. It would surely take a significant offer for Washington to part ways with the 23-year-old wing and former lottery pick.
Source 3: https://x.com/thenbaalert/status/1797357625585098925?s=46
🤝 Kyle Kuzma (kylekuzma) is now following @JWeinbachNBA
by UnbiasedNBAFan_
13 Comments
Maybe yes, maybe no, maybe gfy.
lol why not both Kuzma and Deni 👀
OKC rumors: pretty much always nothing.
I don’t think Kuz would move the needle much for us anyway. He could probably fit in with the bench fine and at the right price, why not; but what would that trade even look like and would it be worthwhile?
Also, “Now following an NBA analyst that mentioned you in potential trades” isn’t exactly a shocking move in any situation. To me that reads more as “I just want to keep up with what is being discussed about me” than “I’m doing this to confirm what’s being said.”
He followed him to DM him and ask where he heard that /s
Not a lot of substance here. But Deni and Kuzma package would certainly be cool. Kuzma is the worst first option in the league but I liked him on the 2020 lakers when he’s just a role player.
But this is almost certainly a nothing burger
fwiw, in my current rebuild of the Wizards on 2k, I picked up Giddey and he’s currently on pace to become next years MIP.
So this must be true.
Didn’t Kuzma veto a trade to the Mavs bc he didn’t want to be the 3rd option?
Why would he be happy in OKC where he would probably be the 4th option?
I’d rather have Deni.
Do not want Kuzma at all.
“Reporting” that two teams *could* *talk* about a potential trade is literally reporting nothing. This dude is a hack and we need to stop posting about this dumbass tweet
Kuzma didn’t want to be traded to the Mavs, I don’t want him. I’d prefer Lauri as option A and Deni as option B.
Here’s the thing right on paper I can see the fit somewhat. He’s a decent rebounder, bit of size, not a terrible defender when he gives effort, can space the floor. However I think the same things could have been said about Hayward and we all know how that turned out. My biggest worry is he is going from a 1st option to what should be a 4th option and has previously talked bad about small market teams. Doesn’t seem like a good person to have around and I don’t think he would buy in and really gel with this group
Isn’t the key phrase “could discuss”? This isn’t even breaking any news.