Washington Wizards power forward, Kyle Kuzma was a reserve for the Los Angeles Lakers before signing his current contract with the Wizards. Since then, following his trade in 2021, he has grown into one of the instrumental players for the Washington side. However, after spending over a year in Washington, the power forward has made some claims regarding his future. According to reports, Kuzma does not wish to sign an extension with the Wizards. Upon hearing this news, NBA fans expressed their thoughts on social media.

Kuzma who would have a year left in his $39 million three-year contract with the Wizards at the end of the current season, has thought of declining his player option. Along with wanting to be a free agent before the start of the 2023-24 season. The 27-year-old is looking forward to a new option in the coming year. Regarding the announcement, he stated, “Those are just business decisions.”?

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Therefore, his claims are not a surprise for the Wizards’ front office, as Kuzma has made himself one of the most promising players in the league. It seems like he would attract a lot of offers by entering the free agent market. The 27-year-old is currently averaging around 21.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

NBA fans reflect on Kyle Kuzma’s decision

Meanwhile, this has garnered a lot of attention from fans on social media. The fans took to Twitter to express their opinions.

Here are some of the reactions of the NBA fans:

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https://twitter.com/Durantmuse/status/1603852704706662422?s=20&t=EGP1FGkzeraF4tj2ntk2hg

The fans gave a mixed reaction. Most of the fans commented that the power forward would be willing to rejoin the Lakers soon. They were speculating that they would see him in Los Angeles. However, one fan commented that with the announcement, Kuzma just tanked his trade value. Apart from all of that, few people even stated that they knew from the beginning that a player like Kuzma would leave for a better opportunity. Therefore, from the comments, it seemed like this his claims left a question mark among the fans.

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What are your thoughts on Kuzma’s decision to leave? Where do you think he would play next season? Let us know in the comments below.