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The NBA offseason is heating up as teams look to strengthen their rosters for the upcoming season. The rumors are churning out on social media with some intriguing possibilities and the focus is on the big names that could potentially be on the move.?

Just five hours before the blockbuster trade that sent Bradley Beal to the Suns, rumors were swirling about another potential trade. One such name that has been making the rounds is Kyle Kuzma, the talented forward from the Washington Wizards.

The Beal trade and Kyle Kuzma joining hands with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker

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The Suns made headlines in the NBA world by acquiring Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. They sent Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, and a package of future second-round picks to the Wizards in exchange for Beal. As they now have a “Big Three” of Beal, Kevin Durant, and Devin Booker the trade instantly makes the Suns one of the top teams in the league.?

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Kuzma, who has been a critical player for the Wizards, has been linked with several teams, including Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers, and Houston Rockets. The Suns, led by Kevin Durant, are reportedly keen on adding Kuzma to their roster. He has certainly proven himself to be a dependable scorer, averaging an impressive 17.1 points per game with the Washington Wizards. In the most recent 2022-23 season, he elevated his scoring with an impressive average of 21.2 points per game. Kuzma’s impressive performances have made him a hot commodity in the trade market.?

Despite the rumors, Kuzma’s future remains uncertain

The discourse around the rumor has already begun. On his Instagram post, where Kuzma is seen sharing a picture with Kevin Durant, fans were quick to start speculating. One fan wrote, ?Come to Phoenix with Beal please? while another fan even confirmed the trade ?Going to the suns with Beal confirmed ?? Another user quickly denounced this comment by saying ?1/2 rn?.?

 

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Despite the rumors, one thing is clear Kuzma’s future remains uncertain as of now as no official announcement has been made yet regarding any deals. Clutch points reported that he is expected to opt out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent.

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Kuzma’s potential move away from the Wizards comes when the team is reportedly planning to rebuild. With Beal already gone and Kuzma potentially on his way out, the Wizards could be in for a significant overhaul in the coming months.

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