Does Kyle Kuzma Really Want To Leave Washington?

Kyle Kuzma's mother may have shed light on how he feels about his future with the Washington Wizards

Carita Parks | Jan 11, 2023

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With trade rumors swirling and Kyle Kuzma’s free agency pending, there has been a lot of discussion about Kuzma’s desire to be a Washington Wizard moving forward. While Kuzma is the only person that can truly answer that question, his mother Kerri Kuzma may have shed some light on his feelings.

After fouling out of the Wizards game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night, Kuzma displayed rare frustration by walking straight to the locker room when his sixth foul was picked up.

When a Twitter user made note of his behavior, Kuzma’s mother jumped in to clarify that he loves Washington and showed frustration because he came from a winning pedigree early in his career with the Lakers. She also went on to say that basketball is a business and some things are out of his control.

But you also have to remember where he came from and what he learned early as a rookie. It’s a business.. I know some fans don’t wanna hear that but it is and some things are beyond your control.
— Karri Kuzma (@KarriKuzma) January 10, 2023

Perhaps that whole exchange alludes to the fact that Kuzma would like to stay with the Wizards but the NBA is a business so he doesn’t have control over what the future holds. The other way to take it is that Kuzma likes it in Washington, however, he has to do what is best for himself.

After all, the NBA will always be a business that requires individuals and teams to make business moves that are in their best interest.

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Published Jan 11, 2023

CARITA PARKS

Carita Parks is the founder and editor-in-chief of Double Take Sports, an online sports platform featuring in-depth feature interviews, personal athlete stories, game analysis, and inside access to top sporting events. As a credentialed sports journalist, Carita has covered major events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Honors, and more. Her current work includes regular coverage of the NFL, WNBA, and NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Commanders. Carita’s articles and interviews have appeared on a variety of platforms including USA Today’s CommandersWire and more. Throughout her journey as a reporter, Carita has interviewed many prestigious names in sports and entertainment to include: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Jemele Hill, and Snoop Dogg. As a sports insider, Carita has been invited to provide expert analysis on podcasts, radio, and television shows. She also co-hosts a ‘The Triple W,’ an all female Wizards podcast, and a DC sports podcast called ‘The Breakdown.' Carita has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Masters in Business Administration. She is a member of Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists.