As a veteran presence on the Wizards, he is seen as a logical trade chip for a roster that's firmly rooted in a rebuild.

It has been a struggle for Kuzma, who has taken a backseat to the Wizards’ plans for the future. But Saturday night in Phoenix, he looked like his old self.

For Kuzma, though, going from being a focal point in the offense to a less-featured player has been a bumpy transition. He has described himself as a “rhythm player,” and he has said the way he builds his rhythm is by having the basketball in his hands, with the freedom to create. Interesting moment right before tipoff tonight in Sacramento.

Washington would get a legitimate building block in Porter Jr. to pair with guard Jordan Poole. The Wizards have been at the bottom of the NBA standings all year but adding Porter Jr. could give them hope for the future.

Washington looks to break its 15-game slide when the Washington Wizards play Los Angeles. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the two teams.

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards’ 15th loss in a row.

Washington drops to 6-40 and is one loss away from tying the franchise mark for futility — a mark the Wizards have matched in each of the past two seasons.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed.

The Washington Wizards have a Kyle Kuzma dilemma as the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline approaches, but what does that have to do with Jimmy Butler? It’s simple: both the Wizards and Miami Heat can turn their disgruntled veterans into long-term assets if they play their cards right.

Almost every team gets involved with NBA trade deadline deals in the modern era. So, what trades should each team make?