Kuzma registered 25 points (9-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes in Wednesday's 143-120 loss to the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma signed a four-year, $90 million extension in the offseason after averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game in the 2022-23 season. He led the team in scoring in the campaign opener and posted a minus-10 in the plus/minus column, the best mark out of the five Wizards starters. Kuzma and the Wizards will look for their first win on the season when they host the Grizzlies on Saturday.

Kuzma (calf) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma will suit up for Washington's regular-season opener Wednesday after missing the final two preseason contests with a calf contusion. Kuzma projects to be Washington's focal point on offense alongside Jordan Poole this season.

Kuzma is dealing with a minor calf contusion, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma was absent for Washington's final two preseason contests due to a calf injury, but the nature of the injury was unspecified. The fact that it's a contusion as opposed to a strain greatly lessens the aggravation risk and bodes well for his availability Wednesday versus Indiana. Kuzma told reporters that he expects to play in the regular-season opener, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic, but his availability won't be known until Washington releases its first official injury report of the season Tuesday.

Kuzma (calf) will not play in Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, Greg Finberg of Bullets Forever reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Wizards broadcast mentioned that Kuzma is dealing with a calf injury, but there are no other specifics. Hopefully the Wizards are just being cautious in the preseason finale. Kuzma should be considered questionable for Opening Night on Oct. 25 against the Pacers.

Kuzma won't start Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

EDGE Analysis

While the reason for Kuzma's absence from the first unit hasn't been announced, its presumed to be a night off for the power forward after dropping 19 points in 34 minutes in the Wizards' latest preseason bout. If he ends up missing Wednesday's contest, Kuzma's next chance to play would come Friday at Toronto.

Kuzma supplied 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes in Thursday's 98-92 preseason victory over Charlotte. He also had six turnovers.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma's volume scoring and active rebounding create a strong floor as a fantasy asset. The 28-year-old will continue to be relied upon as an offensive initiator, which is the silver lining of his numerous turnovers. Kuzma averaged a career-best 3.7 assists per game last season.

Kumza tallied 22 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 20 minutes in Tuesday's 145-82 preseason win over Cairns.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma led all players in Tuesday's preseason game in scoring while finding success from three and finishing a perfect mark from the free throw line in a blowout victory. Kuzma is coming off a career year with Washington in 2022-23, a season where he posted the highest scoring average of his career to go along with a career-high in assists and the second-most rebounds in his six-year NBA career. Kuzma will be in line to make a strong contribution again with the Wizards this season.

Kuzma and the Wizards agreed to a four-year, $102 million deal Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma, who averaged career highs in points (21.2), assists (3.7) and minutes (35.0) per game last year, declined a $13 million player option earlier this summer and cashed in with a massive deal at the beginning of free agency. Despite re-signing with Washington, it's still likely the Wizards opt to trade the 2017 first-round pick as part of their massive rebuild under new ownership.

Kuzma declined his $13 million player option Tuesday, making him a free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma averaged career highs in points (21.2), assists (3.7) and minutes (35.0) per game last year and is set up for a substantial raise this summer. Wojnarowski relays that there's possibility he returns to Washington on a new deal, but that doesn't appear to be in line with the current plan of the Wizards' new ownership, who recently traded superstar shooting guard Bradley Beal to the Suns. However, a sign-and-trade would be a plausible outcome for both sides. Kuzma is a capable scorer and would be a solid floor spacer on a contending team.

Kuzma (ankle) has officially been ruled out of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Rockets, Ava Wallace of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kuzma's absence will mark his 11th straight to close out the season. He will end his 2022-23 campaign with averages of 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.5 blocks and 2.5 triples across 35.0 minutes in 64 games.