Feb 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) shoots before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kyle Kuzma Makes Honest Statement After Milwaukee Bucks Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 12, 2025 4:03 PM ET

Kyle Kuzma was recently traded from the Washington Wizards to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 2020 NBA Champion had spent part of four seasons with Washington.

FULL TRADE DETAILS:

Bucks receive:
Kyle Kuzma
Patrick Baldwin Jr.
2nd round pick compensation

Wizards receive:
Khris Middleton
AJ Johnson
Pick swap

(via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/9VXju4EHGy
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 5, 2025

On Monday night, Kuzma played his third game for the Bucks.

He finsihed with 21 points and six rebounds while shooting 6/9 from the field in 34 minutes of playing time.

After the game, Kuzma spoke about being with Milwaukee.

Kuzma (h/t X user @GiannisWorld_): "It's been great, this organization has been extremely welcoming to me. The fanbase has, the players has. I kind of feeling like I've already been here for a while. Just talking with everybody, already cool with everybody. Coaching staff... I'm very excited to be here. Somewhere where I wanted to be."

Kuzma on being a Bucks: “It’s been great, this organization has been extremely welcoming to me, the fanbase has, the players has.. I’m very excited to be here, somewhere where I wanted to be..” #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/Pp9ZCqXZuS
— Formerly GiannisWorld (@GiannisWorld_) February 11, 2025