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Kyle Kuzma seems to be exploring his free-agency options away from the Washington Wizards, according to a report.

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The Wizards (11-15) have plenty of offense with Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porziņgis and Kyle Kuzma, but the team is still to take off in the standings.

Points this season

47%110,8Points made:110,8Accuracy:47,3%Place in standings:21Record max:142Record min:86Best scorer:Bradley BealTeamNBAStatisticsSchedule

Kuzma (27), however, is the kind of player many rebuilding teams would covet in free agency. According to NBA insider Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, the player has every intention of exploring free agency this summer as he looks to secure a more lucrative deal. He may not get this in Washington, which is why this could very well be his final season with the Wizards.

"He wants out," an NBA source said. "He's looking for over $20 million a season and in a big market [or with a contender]."

Kuzma is believed to still be on the Sacramento Kings' radar after they missed out on him in 2021 when the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to Washington instead of Sacramento.

Pincus also reports that there are already a handful of teams that are monitoring Kuzma’s situation in Washington. The Los Angeles Lakers are in the mix, with Kuzma potentially looking at a reunion with LeBron James. The Sacramento Kings, who missed out on him when the Lakers traded him to the Wizards last season, are reportedly also showing interest.

The New York Knicks are another possible destination for Kuzma, with the one-time NBA champ possessing ties with Knicks president Leon Rose via his sports agency, CAA.

Finally, the Phoenix Suns are also rumored to be interested in Kuzma's services, with a potential swap reportedly centered around Cameron Johnson and Jae Crowder.

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