Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has decided to turn down his $13 million player option to become a free agent, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kuzma will be one of the most talked about free agents this summer. This season, he averaged a career-high 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, showing outstanding performance.
Kuzma has won championships with the Los Angeles Lakers over the past four seasons and joined the Washington Wizards in 2021-22. Although he has said he would consider returning to Washington, that could have changed as the team changed after last season.
After last season, the Wizards fired general manager Tommy Shepard and hired former Clippers general manager Michael Wenger to reshape the team's organization. In addition, the team completed a deal to send Bradley Beal, the core player of the team, to Phoenix.
Kuzma's decision will attract the attention of many teams, and his outstanding performances and potential have made him one of the most sought-after players in free agency. His departure will have a significant impact on the Wizards' roster and provide a quality player option for other teams.
It's unclear which team Kuzma will eventually join, but his decision will undoubtedly cause a stir in summer free agency. Fans will be waiting to see which team Kuzma will play for and continue to show his basketball talent.
