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.

Before the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings tipped off on Sunday night, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma jogged to the first row at midcourt, where he bumped fists and exchanged smiles with a fan.

We’ll see how it goes. I don’t know. I think last year was the right time [to stay] after signing the deal. That was kind of more of a last year thing,” he said. “We haven’t had conversations,