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Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma takes Damian Lillard’s jersey number

The Milwaukee Bucks fans are going to take some time to come to terms with Damian Lillard’s exit from the franchise. After two tumultuous seasons that resulted in only reasonable individual success and had multiple injury layoffs, Dame’s remaining contract, worth over $113 million, was stretched by the Bucks over five years.

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Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma Makes Massive Announcement Ahead of Upcoming Season

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma has issued a new announcement ahead of the upcoming season, in which he will need to play a pivotal role for the team.

Kyle Kuzma News / Brew Hoop / July 28

How Milwaukee can optimise Kyle Kuzma next season

Might as well make lemonade, eh? There has been a lot of discussion around Kyle Kuzma since he arrived in Milwaukee midway through last season, including from yours truly.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / July 24

NBA Fans Shocked To Learn Milwaukee Bucks Star Kyle Kuzma's Age

Kyle Kuzma has been a solid role player in the NBA for the last eight seasons. He is coming off a year where he averaged 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 30.7% from the three-point range in 65 games (for the Wizards and Bucks).

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / July 24

Milwaukee Bucks: Kyle Kuzma On Terrible End to 2024-25 Season – ‘I Didn’t Play How I Wanted to Play’

Kyle Kuzma did not have an ideal individual playoffs performance last season and many point it out as one of the main reasons why the Milwaukee Bucks came up short and got eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the first round.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 21

Bucks Notes: Bucks Wanted $11 Million Guard, Giannis Position Change, GM Defends Kyle Kuzma

The Milwaukee Bucks seriously pursued Marcus Smart, who agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards on Saturday and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 20

Bucks GM Defends Kyle Kuzma Amid Major Struggles: 'We Still Believe'

The Milwaukee Bucks decided to trade for Kyle Kuzma at the trade deadline to be the third scorer on the team. They thought he would fit nicely next to both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hardwood Heroics / July 19

'We Still Believe in Kyle' – Milwaukee Bucks GM Pours Cold Water on the Kyle Kuzma Trade Rumors

Milwaukee Bucks fans are wondering what’s next after the team waived and stretched Damian Lillard’s contract to sign Myles Turner via free agency, among other moves.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / July 18

Bucks 'Still Believe' in Kyle Kuzma Following Worst Playoff Stretch of His Career

The Milwaukee Bucks made a crucial decision by trading for Kyle Kuzma last season. The Bucks moved Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards to provide Giannis Antetokounmpo with a productive co-star.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18

Milwaukee GM shuts down Kyle Kuzma trade rumors

The Milwaukee Bucks have been going through a massive roster makeover this offseason. Their most significant move was getting rid of Damian Lillard and using some of that money to sign Myles Turner.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / July 17

AJ Johnson makes Milwaukee Bucks trade for Kyle Kuzma look even worse with latest Summer League performance

The Milwaukee Bucks engaged in a desperate trade last season, only to end up getting sent home in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In a huge four-team deal, the Milwaukee Bucks parted ways with Khris Middleton and AJ Johnson in a deal centered around Kyle Kuzma.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / July 10

Bucks-Kings trade proposal could benefit both sides

Bucks could free themselves of Kyle Kuzma, fill backcourt needs in one fell swoop in slam-dunk trade proposal

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Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 9

The Kyle Kuzma trade Bucks must make to fix Khris Middleton mistake

The Milwaukee Bucks made a strong offseason move after acquiring center Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers on a four-year deal worth $107 million, according to ESPN.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

ESPN suggests Bucks-Nets Cam Johnson trade to help Giannis

As the NBA Finals approach a possible conclusion with Game 6 set for Thursday night, ESPN’s Zach Kram has proposed a potential trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets centered around forward Cam Johnson.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / June 18

Bucks Could Part With Kyle Kuzma to Land Incredible Depth Around Stars

The Milwaukee Bucks traded for Kyle Kuzma at the trade deadline in order to try to make a run at the NBA title. They thought that he could be a third scorer to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / May 10

Milwaukee Bucks Still Owe Kyle Kuzma A Lot Of Money

Kyle Kuzma had spent part of four seasons with the Washington Wizards before getting traded to the Milwaukee Bucks during the year. He finished the season with averages of 14.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per contest while shooting 43.6% from the field and 30.7% from the three-point range in 65 games.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / May 3

The Wizards Officially Win the Kyle Kuzma Trade

The Washington Wizards may be indirectly to blame for the Milwaukee Bucks’ downfall. While they didn’t even come close to the Play-In, they had a hand in a move that eventually led to the Bucks losing in the first round of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30

Marc Stein makes ‘egregious’ admission on Kyle Kuzma trade

The Milwaukee Bucks took a risk when they shook up the team at the trade deadline and traded for Kyle Kuzma. They lost a key veteran and important piece in Khris Middleton.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / April 29

First-round loss could mark the end of an era in Milwaukee

Four years ago, the Milwaukee Bucks won their first NBA title in half a century. Since then, they've only won a single playoff series.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / April 19

Kyle Kuzma Destroyed By NBA World For 0-Point Performance In Bucks-Pacers Game

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NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

How Kyle Kuzma can help Bucks fans move on from Khris Middleton

So far, the sample size (three games) is small for Kyle Kuzma, who Milwaukee acquired from the Washington Wizards before the NBA trade deadline for Khris Middleton, a three-time All-Star

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