Milwaukee Bucks Still Owe Kyle Kuzma A Lot Of Money

Kuzma is still under contract that will pay him over $42 million.

That said, Kuzma did reduce some of his trade kicker bonus.

Via ESPN's Bobby Marks on February 5: "To help Milwaukee build out their roster now and in the future, Kyle Kuzma is reducing a portion of the trade bonus in his contract, sources tell ESPN.

The reduced trade bonus allows Milwaukee to remain below the second apron.

Kuzma won a championship with the Lakers in 2020."

With how much the salary cap has gone up, Kuzma's salary would make sense for the third-best player on championship team.

However, the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).

The 2020 NBA Champion also struggled during the series.

Via StatMuse (after Game 1): "It's Easter, but Kyle Kuzma is hunting goose eggs.

0 PTS
0 REB
0 AST
0 STL
0 BLK
0-5 FG
0-2 3P
0-2 FT
21 MINS

That's the most minutes by any player in a 0/0/0/0/0 game in the last 10 playoffs."

Kuzma's play will be significant for the Bucks going forward, as his salary could hinder the team if he is unable to perform at a high level.