Kuzma won't start in Saturday's game against the Kings, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) back in action, Kuzma will retreat to the second unit. Over three appearances off the bench this season, the 30-year-old forward has averaged 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 20.3 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Scores 10 points with eight boards
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Kuzma compiled 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, one steal and four turnovers in 36 minutes during Thursday's 120-110 win over the Warriors.
Kuzma received a spot-start with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) sitting this one out, but with Ryan Rollins having the game of his life, Kuzma took a backseat on offense. He's had a quiet start to the season, posting forgettable averages of 8.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.8 blocks and 2.0 turnovers per game.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will start Thursday
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Kuzma will be in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Warriors.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) a late scratch, the team will turn to Kuzma in the first five. He'll be joined by Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Gary Trent and Myles Turner.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Barely noticeable in win
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Kuzma supplied five points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 121-111 win over the Knicks.
Kuzma returned from a one-game absence as a result of an ankle injury, tallying just five points. It's been a rough start to the season for Kuzma, as he's playing a limited role off the bench. Through three games, he is averaging just 8.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 20.2 minutes per contest. At this point, his days of being a viable fantasy asset appear to be nothing but a memory.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Upgraded to available Tuesday
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Kuzma (ankle) is available to play Tuesday against New York.
Kuzma will return after a one-game absence due to his ankle injury, and will likely continue backing up Gary Trent. As a result, Amir Coffey will probably not be in Milwaukee's main rotation and Taurean Prince will see his minutes decrease.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable for Tuesday
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Kuzma (ankle) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Knicks.
The ankle injury forced Kuzma to the bench for Sunday's game, and his minutes were divvied up amongst Taurean Prince, Bobby Portis and Amir Coffey. It'll be more of the same if he's out again Tuesday night, but more clarity on his status should be available following Tuesday's shootaround.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Ruled out Sunday
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Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled out Sunday against the Cavaliers, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Kuzma will not play due to a left ankle sprain he suffered Friday against the Raptors. With the veteran forward out, Taurean Prince and Bobby Portis should receive a slight uptick in usage. Kuzma's next chance to play will be Tuesday against the Knicks.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Downgraded to doubtful
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Kuzma (ankle) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Kuzma, who was initially listed as questionable, has been downgraded to doubtful due to a left ankle sprain and now appears unlikely to play Sunday. The forward is averaging 10.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks through two games, and his expected absence would open the door for Taurean Prince and Bobby Portis to take on larger frontcourt roles off the bench.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable for Sunday
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Kuzma (ankle) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma suffered a sprained left ankle in Friday's game against the Raptors. He didn't return to the game after going down. If the veteran forward can't play Sunday, the team will likely pivot to Taurean Prince to help shoulder the load.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Won't return vs. Toronto
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Kuzma (ankle) won't return to Friday's game against the Raptors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma landed on an opposing player's foot and sprained his left ankle in the fourth quarter. He'll finish with eight points (4-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one steal and one block across 18 minutes. The 30-year-old forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Sunday's game against Cleveland.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Exits to locker room Friday
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Kuzma exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent left ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Raptors, per the broadcast.
Kuzma landed on an opposing player's foot and limped to the locker room with 11:07 remaining in the final quarter. If the 30-year-old forward is unable to return, Taurean Prince and Bobby Portis are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: On bench for season opener
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Kuzma isn't part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
Kuzma started in 32 of 33 games with Milwaukee last season, but he'll start the 2025-26 campaign as a reserve. The move doesn't come as much of a surprise, as the Bucks toyed with a starting lineup that featured three guards in Kevin Porter, Gary Trent and AJ Green throughout the preseason, and the team will go with that group Wednesday. Although Kuzma isn't a starter, expect the 30-year-old forward to be one of the top bench options for Milwaukee.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Shooting woes in preseason loss
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Kuzma notched five points (2-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 116-112 preseason loss to the Thunder.
Kuzma struggled mightily from the field Tuesday after dropping 19 points in Sunday's win over the Bulls. Still, the 30-year-old forward matched the team high in assists and led the second unit in rebounds. Kuzma was a regular in the starting lineup last season, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the Bucks utilize him off the bench in the 2025-26 campaign.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Fares well off bench
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Kuzma recorded 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes of Sunday's 127-121 preseason win over Chicago.
Kuzma was back in action Sunday after getting the night off for rest Thursday. Head coach Doc Rivers has challenged Kuzma to get downhill more often and take more layups and three-pointers, rather than mid-range attempts, and he appeared to have received the message in this one.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will not play Thursday
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Kuzma (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma joins Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) as a notable player who won't suit up for this preseason matchup. Kuzma's absence is presumably for rest purposes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Shooting woes in preseason win
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Kuzma ended Monday's 103-93 preseason win over the Heat with two points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and one assist across 17 minutes.
Kuzma struggled mightily from the field in Milwaukee's preseason opener but still grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. The 30-year-old forward is coming off a down year in which he was traded from Washington to Milwaukee ahead of the trade deadline. He'll look to rebound in the 2025-26 season after averaging 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 43.6 percent from the field in 29.8 minutes per game across 65 regular-season appearances (62 starts) in 2024-25.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Quiet in bench role
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Kuzma notched five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and five rebounds in 13 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuzma was benched in Game 5, although that wasn't a huge surprise given his recent performances. It's no secret that he had a season to forget, as he didn't show much improvement after his midseason trade from Washington, where he was struggling mightily. He ended up making 33 appearances for the Bucks in the regular season, averaging 14.5 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.5 three-pointers on 45.5 percent shooting and 66.3 percent from the line.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Coming off bench in Game 5
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Kuzma is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.
The Bucks are deploying a new starting lineup while on the brink of being eliminated from the playoffs, with AJ Green joining the first unit in Kuzma's place. Tuesday will mark Kuzma's fourth appearance from the second unit in the 2024-25 season, as he came off the bench three times during the regular season with Milwaukee and Washington. Over those three outings, the veteran forward averaged 8.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.0 three-pointers in 22.3 minutes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Lackluster outing in loss
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Kuzma contributed three points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist over 16 minutes during Sunday's 129-103 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Kuzma struggled from the field once again, delivering another disappointing performance as the Bucks fell behind 3-1 in the series. The 29-year-old forward played a series-low 16 minutes Sunday and is averaging only 22.5 minutes per game in the first round. The Bucks will need Kuzma to step up if they hope to overcome a 3-1 deficit, especially if Damian Lillard (lower leg) remains sidelined. Kuzma has averaged just 6.0 points and 1.5 rebounds while shooting 33.3 percent from the field and 12.5 percent from downtown during the first round.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Bounces back in loss
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Kuzma totaled 12 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 123-115 loss to Indiana in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
After a miserable performance in Game 1 in which he failed to score in 22 minutes, Kuzma was a bright spot in Tuesday's loss. Coach Doc Rivers seems intent on leaning on Kuzma and Bobby Portis in this series at the expense of Brook Lopez and Taurean Prince, though changes could be coming with the Bucks down 2-0.
