Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks. Kuzma will miss his ninth consecutive outing due to a left rib sprain. With the 29-year-old forward sidelined, Kyshawn George, Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert will likely see increased roles. Kuzma has been ramping up his workload during practice, though there is no clear timetable for his return.
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Status
OUT - Ribs - Sprain Expected Return: 2024-12-23Previous game (vs. LAC 11/27)
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Latest Kyle Kuzma news
2024-25 Season Stats
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Kyle Kuzma Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL17.36.42.70.50.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 12 12 27.5 15.8 5.6 1.9 0.3 0.4 2.4 1 0 1.3 4.8 27.6% 5.0 10.3 48.8% 6.3 15.1 42.0% 1.8 2.7 68.8% 0.7 4.9 1.9 0.8 -150 48.7% 2023-24 70 70 32.6 22.2 6.6 4.2 0.7 0.5 2.7 14 0 2.2 6.4 33.6% 6.5 12.3 53.0% 8.7 18.8 46.3% 2.7 3.4 77.5% 0.9 5.7 2.2 1.5 -562 54.7% 2022-23 64 64 35.0 21.2 7.2 3.7 0.5 0.6 3.0 14 1 2.5 7.5 33.3% 5.5 10.3 53.3% 8.0 17.8 44.8% 2.7 3.7 73.0% 0.9 6.4 2.3 1.3 +10 54.4% 2021-22 66 66 33.4 17.1 8.5 3.5 0.9 0.6 2.6 24 1 1.9 5.7 34.1% 4.5 8.5 52.6% 6.4 14.2 45.2% 2.4 3.3 71.2% 1.1 7.4 1.9 1.4 -279 54.7% 2020-21 68 32 28.7 12.9 6.1 1.9 0.6 0.5 1.7 13 0 2.0 5.6 36.1% 2.9 5.5 52.5% 4.9 11.1 44.3% 1.0 1.4 69.1% 1.6 4.5 1.8 1.1 -3 54.6% 2019-20 61 9 25.0 12.8 4.5 1.3 0.4 0.5 1.5 2 0 1.4 4.5 31.6% 3.4 6.5 51.8% 4.8 11.0 43.6% 1.9 2.5 73.5% 0.9 3.6 2.1 0.9 +181 53.1% 2018-19 70 68 33.1 18.7 5.5 2.5 0.4 0.6 1.9 4 0 1.8 6.0 30.3% 5.3 9.5 55.3% 7.1 15.5 45.6% 2.7 3.6 75.2% 0.9 4.6 2.4 1.3 -58 54.6% 2017-18 77 37 31.2 16.1 6.3 1.8 0.4 0.6 1.8 17 0 2.1 5.6 36.6% 4.0 7.9 51.1% 6.1 13.5 45.0% 1.9 2.7 70.7% 1.1 5.1 2.1 1.0 -126 54.9% Career 48835831.217.36.42.70.50.62.28922.05.933.6%4.68.752.8%6.614.645.1%2.22.973.2%1.05.32.11.2-98754.4% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL9.13.30.90.30.3Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2020-21 6 0 21.5 6.3 3.8 1.2 0.2 0.3 1.0 0 0 0.7 3.8 17.4% 1.7 4.2 40.0% 2.3 8.0 29.2% 1.0 1.5 66.7% 0.7 3.2 1.3 1.2 -15 36.6% 2019-20 21 0 23.0 10.0 3.1 0.8 0.3 0.3 1.0 0 0 1.2 4.0 31.3% 2.4 4.6 53.1% 3.7 8.5 43.0% 1.4 1.8 78.4% 0.9 2.2 2.4 0.8 +16 53.5% Career 27022.79.13.30.90.30.31.0001.13.928.3%2.34.550.4%3.48.440.1%1.31.776.1%0.82.42.10.9+150.0%
Kyle Kuzma
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. LAC 11/27)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1227.515.85.61.92.41.92024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB5.64.90.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.30.42024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%42.0%48.8%27.6%68.8%48.7%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-1500.801
Kyle Kuzma
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18W 118-1171612330114125.0%7342.9%11436.4%4375.0%033.0-101247.0%10/14L 131-9224764013600.0%6350.0%12325.0%2150.0%061.3-180727.2%10/11W 113-9527226301511327.3%6466.7%17741.2%9555.6%060.6+121652.5%10/9L 117-94243320042150.0%200.0%4125.0%000.0%030.5-221137.5%10/6L 125-9821251103300.0%4125.0%7114.3%000.0%140.3-21114.3%
Preseason Totals 22.99.24.62.60.20.63.25.21.019.2%5.02.244.0%10.23.231.4%3.01.860.0%0.24.40.8-420.88.039.9% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%11/27L 121-968021000000.0%200.0%200.0%000.0%020.0-13000.0%11/26L 127-1083223730206116.7%12650.0%18738.9%11872.7%070.0-1712650.4%11/24L 115-103301011003100.0%9555.6%10550.0%000.0%010.3-203250.0%11/22L 108-963421310113133.3%16956.3%191052.6%100.0%031.0+641354.0%11/18L 134-1062411820013133.3%8450.0%11545.5%000.0%082.0-1811350.0%11/17L 124-1042822610042150.0%12975.0%141071.4%3133.3%240.3-2222071.8%11/15L 129-11729249110411218.2%17952.9%281139.3%000.0%090.3-221342.9%11/13L 139-1302510621066233.3%3266.7%9444.4%000.0%150.3-214355.6%11/11L 107-922418400138337.5%10440.0%18738.9%11100.0%040.0-143648.8%10/28W 121-11940251170059555.6%11327.3%20840.0%6466.7%291.4+622255.2%10/26L 135-116241483001400.0%12325.0%16318.8%10880.0%353.0-1701334.3%10/24L 122-102271221111500.0%11654.5%16637.5%000.0%021.0-181637.5%
Regular Season Totals 27.515.85.61.90.30.42.44.81.327.6%10.35.048.8%15.16.342.0%2.71.868.8%0.74.90.8-1501.914.148.7%
Kyle Kuzma Player Profile
Team
Washington Wizards
Birthdate
7/24/1995 (29)
Status
ACT
HT/WT
6'9", 221 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 1; Pk 27 (BKN)
Birthplace
Flint, MI, USA
Position
PF
College
Utah
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Washington Wizards
2021-Present
(4 seasons)
Los Angeles Lakers
2017-2021
(4 seasons)
Kyle Kuzma Latest News
Won't suit up for Saturday
Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Bucks. Kuzma will miss his ninth consecutive outing due to a left rib sprain. With the 29-year-old forward sidelined, Kyshawn George, Justin Champagnie and Corey Kispert will likely see increased roles. Kuzma has been ramping up his workload during practice, though there is no clear timetable for his return.
Won't go Thursday
Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Hornets. Kuzma's rehab work has been ramped up recently, but he's yet to return to practice and hasn't been cleared for game action. The forward will miss an eighth consecutive game Thursday, leaving more opportunities for Corey Kispert, Kyshawn George and Justin Champagnie. Kuzma's next chance to play will come Saturday at Milwaukee.
Ramps up rehab
Kuzma (ribs) has been ramping up his rehab, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Kuzma's status for Thursday's game against the Hornets remains in the air, but the forward is progressing in the right direction after missing the past seven games for Washington. He's been a popular name in the rumor mill, and the Wizards are unlikely to rush him back at less than 100 percent.
Remains sidelined for Sunday
Kuzma (ribs) is out for Sunday's game against the Celtics. Kuzma will miss a seventh straight contest due to a rib sprain, and he doesn't have a clear timetable for his return. His next chance to suit up will come against the Hornets on Thursday.
Won't suit up for Friday
Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers. Kuzma is set to miss his sixth consecutive matchup due to sprained left ribs. There is no clear timetable for the forward's return, though his next chance to play will come Sunday against Boston. With Kuzma sidelined, Anthony Gill and Marvin Bagley are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
Remains out Sunday
Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. Kuzma hasn't played since Nov. 27 and will miss a fifth straight game Sunday. His next chance to suit up will come Friday in Cleveland. Carlton Carrington and Justin Champagnie are candidates for increased roles for the shorthanded Wizards.
Won't return Saturday vs. Nuggets
Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Denver, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports. Kuzma will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to sprained left ribs, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against Memphis. Bilal Coulibaly, Carlton Carrington, Johnny Davis and Alex Sarr will all see more playing time Saturday due to Kuzma, Malcolm Brogdon (hamstring) and Corey Kispert (ankle) all sidelined with injuries.
Absence to continue Thursday
Kuzma (ribs) will not play Thursday versus Dallas. Kuzma continues dealing with sprained left ribs, with his next opportunity to suit up coming Sunday versus Denver. Bilal Coulibaly is averaging 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 34.6 minutes across seven games without Kuzma this season.
Out Tuesday, as expected
Kuzma (ribs) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers. As expected, Kuzma will miss a second straight game due to a left rib sprain. In his absence, Alex Sarr moved to power forward, while Jonas Valanciunas started at center against the Bucks on Saturday. Kuzma's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Dallas.