Kyle Kuzma
#18PF · Milwaukee Bucks
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 605 | 16.6 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 45.3% | 33.5% | 72.1% |
| 2025-26 | 65 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 49.0% | 35.2% | 72.5% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 34.3% | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| 2023-24 | 70 | 22.2 | 6.6 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 46.3% | 33.6% | 77.5% |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$42.2M
AAV
$21.1M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kyle Kuzma's contract with the Milwaukee Bucks grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $21.1M per year over 2 years, this is a mid-tier contract. Kyle's deal falls in the mid-tier tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 30, Kyle still has productive years ahead, though the contract extends into the decline phase. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Kyle to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Kyle Kuzma earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 605 career games, Kyle has averaged 16.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Kyle's strongest metric is FG% at 4526.0, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 2.7, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Kyle ranks 54th in overall performance. Kyle will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Current Sentiment
Kuzma's arrival in Milwaukee generated hope, but inconsistency and bench minutes sparked concern. Recent performances show flashes of competence alongside costly turnovers and defensive lapses. At $21.1M annually, he's viewed as overpaid for a role player rather than essential contributor. The narrative centers on whether he can stabilize or become a trade candidate soon. Fan confidence is pessimistic; many question if Bucks made a roster-building mistake.
Transaction History
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