Kuzma supplied 20 points (9-17 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 123-99 victory over the Mavericks.
Kuzma was one of two Milwaukee players who scored at least 20 points Tuesday, with Ryan Rollins (24 points, seven rebounds, nine assists) being the other. The veteran forward returned to the hardwood after overcoming an Achilles injury, and he should be a regular contributor for Milwaukee in the final two weeks of the season.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Upgraded to available Tuesday
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Kuzma (Achilles) will play in Tuesday's game against Dallas.
Kuzma missed the Bucks' last four contests. However, he will avoid another absence and suit up against the Mavericks. In Kuzma's only meeting with Dallas this season, he finished with 26 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes of action.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Expected to return vs. Mavs
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Kuzma (Achilles) is probable for Tuesday's game against Dallas.
Kuzma appears to be on the brink of a return following a four-game absence due to right Achilles soreness. The Utah product should be in line to start Tuesday, assuming he's given the green light to suit up prior to tipoff.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Out again Sunday
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Kuzma (Achilles) won't play in Sunday's game against the Clippers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The Bucks are limping to the finish line, and considering Milwaukee has been eliminated from the playoffs, veterans such as Kuzma could be rested liberally down the stretch. In addition to Kuzma, the Bucks will be without Ryan Rollins (hip) , Kevin Porter (knee), Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bobby Portis (wrist) and Myles Turner (knee) in the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Iffy for Sunday
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Kuzma (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Clippers.
Kuzma has missed three straight games, but he has a chance to return during the second half of Milwaukee's weekend back-to-back set. If cleared to play, Kuzma should see ample usage, given the Bucks' lengthy injury report -- Kevin Porter (knee), Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Bobby Portis (wrist) are already listed as out, while Ryan Rollins (hip) and Myles Turner (knee) carry questionable tags.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Ruled out Saturday
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Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as out for Saturday's game against San Antonio.
Kuzma will now miss a third straight game, and his next chance to play will be Sunday against Dallas. With Bobby Portis (wrist) also out, Pete Nance should continue to see stable minutes, potentially even remaining in the starting lineup.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable for Saturday
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Kuzma (Achilles) is questionable for Saturday's meeting with the Spurs.
Kuzma has missed the past two games for the Bucks, which has resulted in more minutes for Jericho Sims and Pete Nance. It'll be more of the same if he's ruled out again Saturday.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Iffy to face Portland
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Kuzma (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Portland.
Kuzma is in danger of missing a second straight game due to right Achilles soreness. If the veteran forward is unable to return Wednesday, Jericho Sims and Pete Nance would be candidates to see increased minutes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Downgraded to out
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Kuzma (Achilles) is out Monday against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Kuzma suffered an Achilles injury during Saturday's game against Phoenix and is set to miss additional game action as a result. Jericho Sims, Taurean Prince and Pete Nance are all candidates to see more run in Kuzma's stead.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Questionable for Monday
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Kuzma (Achilles) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Clippers.
Kuzma exited Saturday's win over the Suns with the Achilles issue, and now he's in danger of missing Monday's game. If he can't give it a go, Bobby Portis could see a bump in minutes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Leaves early with Achilles issue
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Kuzma has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Suns due to right Achilles tightness. He finished with 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes.
Kuzma poured in 17 of his points in the first half before checking out of the game for good with 5:16 remaining in the third quarter due to the Achilles issue. The Bucks will presumably evaluate Kuzma further before determining his status ahead of their next game Monday versus the Clippers.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will play Thursday
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Kuzma (elbow) is available for Thursday's game against the Jazz.
As expected, Kuzma will shed his probable tag due to a right elbow contusion and suit up Thursday. The veteran forward will look to bounce back following a lackluster performance during Tuesday's loss to Cleveland, when he started and tallied three points (1-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two assists and one block in 17 minutes.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Probable for Thursday
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Kuzma is probable for Thursday's game in Utah due to a right elbow contusion.
Kuzma is dealing with a bruised elbow on his shooting arm, but it looks like he plans to play through it. Check back for official confirmation on Kuzma's status closer to Thursday's tipoff.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Delivers 33 points in loss
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Kuzma tallied 33 points (12-21 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 129-114 loss to Phoenix.
Kuzma remained in the starting lineup Tuesday and proved that he belonged by leading Milwaukee in the scoring department. He drilled six triples for the first time through 59 games this season and offered up contributions on the opposite end of the court after being held without either a steal or a block in his previous four showings. Kuzma is now averaging 18.5 points over his last six games.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Removed from injury report
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Kuzma (back) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Kuzma missed Sunday's loss to the Magic, the second half of a back-to-back, but he's good to go for Tuesday. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) healthy, Kuzma figures to come off the bench. Over his last eight games as a reserve, Kuzma has averaged 11.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Out Sunday
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Kuzma (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic.
Kuzma will miss Sunday's contest due to a back injury he presumably suffered during Saturday's win over the Jazz. Ousmane Dieng, Bobby Portis and Cam Thomas are candidates for increased minutes with Kuzma sidelined.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Dealing with back injury
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Kuzma is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Magic due to a thoracic spine contusion.
Kuzma may have tweaked his back during the Bucks' 113-99 win over the Jazz on Saturday, when he logged 18 points, five assists and two rebounds over 29 minutes. He's in danger of missing the second game of Milwaukee's back-to-back set, a game which both Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Kevin Porter (knee) have already been ruled out for. Ousmane Dieng, Bobby Portis, Gary Trent and Cam Thomas would all be in line for more minutes if Kuzma is unable to play against Orlando.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Starting Saturday
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Kuzma will start Saturday's game against Utah.
The Bucks will deploy a larger starting five Saturday with Kuzma replacing AJ Green in the first unit. As a starter this season (32 games), Kuzma has averaged 13.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 28.8 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Nearly perfect from field
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Kuzma finished with 16 points (7-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes during Wednesday's 131-113 loss to the Hawks.
Kuzma returned to the rotation Wednesday after being a DNP-CD in the loss to the Celtics on Monday, and this outing showed head coach Doc Rivers why he needs to continue playing even if it's in a limited capacity off the bench. Kuzma can be a capable scorer when given the chance. He has scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine games, averaging 13.9 points while shooting 48 percent from the floor in that stretch.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Will return to rotation
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Head coach Doc Rivers said before Wednesday's game against Atlanta that Kuzma will return to the rotation after going unused off the bench in Monday's loss to Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Kuzma fell out of the rotation Monday with Giannis Antetokounmpo returning from a 15-game absence due to a right calf strain. However, Kuzma is not expected to collect dust on the bench and appears likely to see the floor in Wednesday's contest. Rivers added that he suspects the Bucks will put the ball back in the veteran forward's hands on offense, so it wouldn't be surprising if Kuzma is utilized in more of an on-ball role when Antetokounmpo rests. It's worth noting that Kevin Porter (knee) is unavailable Wednesday.
