The Washington Wizards are still smack in the middle of their “deconstruction phase” — GM Will Dawkins’ words, not ours — and that means their roster is shaping up to be a treasure trove for contenders ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

The Washington Wizards are preparing to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks, but they will likely do so without one of their top players. According to The Athletic insider Josh Robbins, Kyle Kuzma is expected to be out for at least two games for the Wizards.

Kyle Kuzma has built up a lot of good karma with the Washington Wizards fanbase. These damaged souls are used to seeing their franchise players and go-to contributors skulk out the door on petulant terms,