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Ranking the 10 best available small forwards in NBA free agency

By Elaine Blum

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, free agencyCredit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks, free agencyCredit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 18, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles as Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) defends during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 18, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dribbles as Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) defends during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma had a good individual season for the Washington Wizards, averaging 21.2 points on 44.8 percent shooting from the field and 33.3 percent from three, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists. Now, he has a player option coming up and plans to look into his options around the league.

Compared to last season, Kuzma improved noticeably and now has the chance to cash in on his talent salary-wise. It is not unlikely that Kuzma returns to the Wizards, but he will also have plenty of other suitors. If he finds an offer that includes money, a chance to play winning basketball while continuing to grow, and a role that is well-suited for him, that would be the perfect destination.

Kuzma is a talented scorer, has good size on defense, and has shown that he can operate as one of the main offensive options in Washington. He could very well be the missing piece to push certain teams to the next level. As the first or second scoring option, Kuzma might be a little overtaxed in the long term, but he would be the perfect fit for teams looking for an additional scoring force to reach the next level offensively.