Kyle Kuzma
#18PF · Milwaukee Bucks
All-Rookie 1st Team '18
Height
6'8"
Weight
221 lbs
Age
30
College
Utah
Experience
8 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.3"
Reach
8'11.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.5"
D
C
C
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 605 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 49.0% | 33.5% | 72.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 65 | 13.1 | 4.5 | 2.6 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs BKN | W 125-108 | 21 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 1-1 | -8 |
| Sun, 4/5 | vs MEM | W 131-115 | 22 | 4 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$42.8M
Guaranteed
$42.2M
AAV
$22.4M/yr
Guaranteed %99%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Kyle Kuzma's $22.4M AAV deal with the Milwaukee Bucks earns a D grade from our Contract Value Index (CVI), representing one of the more questionable investments in today's NBA landscape. Despite his versatility as a forward who can stretch the floor and handle multiple positions, Kuzma's C-level performance simply doesn't justify franchise-caliber money in the $22M+ range. At that salary threshold, teams expect consistent two-way impact and clutch production — areas where Kuzma has proven to be inconsistent throughout his career. The Bucks essentially paid above-average starter money for what amounts to middling production, creating a significant value gap that hampers their salary cap flexibility. While Kuzma brings size and shooting ability that can complement Milwaukee's core, his defensive limitations and inconsistent offensive output make this contract a clear overpay. Teams in similar salary situations typically target players who can elevate their ceiling in playoff scenarios, but Kuzma's track record suggests he's more of a complementary piece being compensated like a cornerstone player.
Performance Analysis
C
#40 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
Kyle Kuzma earns a C Performance grade, reflecting league-average production for a power forward. This season, Kyle is putting up 13.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game across 605 games. Kyle's strongest area is FG% at 49.0, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.6 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Kyle ranks 40th.
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