Kyle Kuzma Makes Honest Statement After Milwaukee Bucks Trade

Kyle Kuzma spoke about the recent trade.

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

The Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors by a score of 125-111.

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 feel like I've already been here for a while. Just talking with everybody, already cool with everybody... 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

Kuzma is averaging 15.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest while shooting 42.0% from the field and 28.0% from the three-point range in 35 games.

He is in his eighth NBA season.

In addition to the Wizards and Bucks, the 29-year-old has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Kuzma wrote after his first home game with the Bucks: "Wow what a first game in Milwaukee thanks for showing the kid some love I need it!🙏🏽❤️"

Wow what a first game in Milwaukee thanks for showing the kid some love I need it!🙏🏽❤️

— kuz (@kylekuzma) February 9, 2025

The Bucks are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-24 record in 52 games.

They have gone 3-7 over their last ten.

Last season, the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs.