10 biggest player option decisions of the 2023 NBA offseason

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Biggest player option decisions of the NBA offseason: 9. Kyle Kuzma

Known for his style off the court, Kyle Kuzma has also established himself as a very capable scorer in the NBA. Coming off a season where he put up career highs in points and assists per game, Kuzma is headed towards a big payday if/when he chooses to opt out of his player option.

While it may have been a disappointing and injury-riddled season for the Wizards as a whole, Kyle Kuzma was one of the lone bright spots throughout the year. In 64 games, Kuzma averaged 21.2 points per game to go along with 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. He was also able to maintain his three-point percentage while attempting nearly two more threes per game than the year prior.

Turning 28 in July and coming off the best season of his career to date, there should be plenty of teams willing to bet on Kuzma entering the prime of his career. It would be a shock If Kuzma chooses to opt into his $13 million option, as he is assuredly going to clear the AAV with a long-term contract extension, but we’ve seen crazier things happen in the NBA.

With a new front office in Washington, it has been reported that rival executives believe a rebuild is coming sooner than later for the Wizards. Is Kyle Kuzma part of the team’s plans for the future? Or will they explore sign-and-trade options to maximize their draft capital and salary cap flexibility?

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