NBA trade rumors: Wizards want two first-rounders for Kyle Kuzma / News - Basketnews.com

The Wizards want a couple of true first-rounders after getting first-round swaps in the Bradley Beal trade. The Mavericks and the Kings are named as possible suitors.

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With less than three weeks remaining until the NBA trade deadline, talks between the teams are ramping up. Holding the second-worst record in the league, the Washington Wizards are regarded as one of the sellers.

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After trading away Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis in the offseason, the Wizards will also likely ship Kyle Kuzma. However, the asking price is much higher.

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Wizards want two first-round picks for the 28-year-old forward.

Namely, the organization did not receive a true first-round pick in either the Beal or Porzingis deal. Instead, the Wizards got a multitude of second-rounders and a series of first-round swaps. Now, the franchise doesn't want to be in the same boat again, Stein notes.

The Dallas Mavericks are one of the teams that asked the Wizards about the possibility of acquiring Kuzma, the renowned journalist adds. The Sacramento Kings are being mentioned as possible suitors as well.

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