Shams Charania: Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out tonight vs. Utah.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
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Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
It’s Wizards-Jazz at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are in town. Kyle Kuzma is out due to Covid protocols, so Deni Avdija is starting.
Here are my 3 keys to the game: pic.twitter.com/rxIKEl2JUB – 5:57 PM
It’s Wizards-Jazz at 7 pm on @NBCSWashington. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell are in town. Kyle Kuzma is out due to Covid protocols, so Deni Avdija is starting.
Here are my 3 keys to the game: pic.twitter.com/rxIKEl2JUB – 5:57 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
When asked how Kyle Kuzma is feeling, Wes Unseld Jr. said Kuzma is “feeling fine.” “So that’s a good sign,” Unseld added. “Our biggest concern is his health — obviously, the health of our staff, players.” – 5:47 PM
When asked how Kyle Kuzma is feeling, Wes Unseld Jr. said Kuzma is “feeling fine.” “So that’s a good sign,” Unseld added. “Our biggest concern is his health — obviously, the health of our staff, players.” – 5:47 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wes Unseld Jr. says Kyle Kuzma is “feeling fine.” So, sounds like no symptoms. Unseld Jr. is not sure if he will travel with the team tomorrow. – 5:26 PM
Wes Unseld Jr. says Kyle Kuzma is “feeling fine.” So, sounds like no symptoms. Unseld Jr. is not sure if he will travel with the team tomorrow. – 5:26 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocols) out tonight, the Wizards will start Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford against the Jazz, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 5:26 PM
With Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocols) out tonight, the Wizards will start Spencer Dinwiddie, Bradley Beal, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Deni Avdija and Daniel Gafford against the Jazz, Wes Unseld Jr. said. – 5:26 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said he is under the impression a false positive has been ruled out for Kyle Kuzma, but he was not 100% sure. – 5:23 PM
Head coach Wes Unseld Jr. said he is under the impression a false positive has been ruled out for Kyle Kuzma, but he was not 100% sure. – 5:23 PM


Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Deni Avdija will start in Kyle Kuzma’s place tonight, Wes Unseld Jr. said. Kuzma is in the league’s health and safety protocols. – 5:22 PM
Deni Avdija will start in Kyle Kuzma’s place tonight, Wes Unseld Jr. said. Kuzma is in the league’s health and safety protocols. – 5:22 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
With Kyle Kuzma now in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, as announced a short while ago by the Wizards, who on the team’s roster must step up in his absence? This quick piece, now online at @TheAthletic, answers that question.
theathletic.com/news/wizards-k… – 1:40 PM
With Kyle Kuzma now in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, as announced a short while ago by the Wizards, who on the team’s roster must step up in his absence? This quick piece, now online at @TheAthletic, answers that question.
theathletic.com/news/wizards-k… – 1:40 PM

Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
At Media Day, Kyle Kuzma when asked about his vaccine status said “that’s personal.”
He then elaborated that somethings are just private whether he has gotten vaccinated or not
youtu.be/u9BQOl98dsk?t=… – 1:40 PM
At Media Day, Kyle Kuzma when asked about his vaccine status said “that’s personal.”
He then elaborated that somethings are just private whether he has gotten vaccinated or not
youtu.be/u9BQOl98dsk?t=… – 1:40 PM

CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA COVID-19 health and safety protocols tracker: Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma added to league list, out Saturday vs. Jazz
https://t.co/L2X0kwSaa6 pic.twitter.com/3YqX1l3PdE – 1:27 PM
NBA COVID-19 health and safety protocols tracker: Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma added to league list, out Saturday vs. Jazz
https://t.co/L2X0kwSaa6 pic.twitter.com/3YqX1l3PdE – 1:27 PM


The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has entered health and safety protocols and is out tonight vs the Jazz, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/pC5S2iv7Pw – 1:22 PM
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has entered health and safety protocols and is out tonight vs the Jazz, per @Shams Charania. pic.twitter.com/pC5S2iv7Pw – 1:22 PM


Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Can confirm Kyle Kuzma is OUT tonight vs. Jazz (Health and Safety Protocols) – 12:40 PM
Can confirm Kyle Kuzma is OUT tonight vs. Jazz (Health and Safety Protocols) – 12:40 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Kyle Kuzma will not play tonight against the Utah Jazz and has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, the Wizards announced. – 12:33 PM
Kyle Kuzma will not play tonight against the Utah Jazz and has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, the Wizards announced. – 12:33 PM

Ava Wallace @avarwallace
Kyle Kuzma is in the league’s coronavirus protocols and is out tonight vs. Utah, per the Wizards. – 12:33 PM
Kyle Kuzma is in the league’s coronavirus protocols and is out tonight vs. Utah, per the Wizards. – 12:33 PM

Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Wizards announce Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocol) is out against Utah. – 12:32 PM
Wizards announce Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocol) is out against Utah. – 12:32 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out tonight vs. Utah. – 12:32 PM
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma has entered health and safety protocols and is listed out tonight vs. Utah. – 12:32 PM

Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. Utah, the Wizards announce. – 12:32 PM
Kyle Kuzma (health and safety protocols) is out tonight vs. Utah, the Wizards announce. – 12:32 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma is OUT tonight due to health and safety protocols, the Wizards announce. – 12:31 PM
Kyle Kuzma is OUT tonight due to health and safety protocols, the Wizards announce. – 12:31 PM

The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma fined $15K for flipping the middle finger at fan vs. the Pistons.
➡️ https://t.co/PU9ATsqmqE pic.twitter.com/n6s3Civzcn – 11:27 PM
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma fined $15K for flipping the middle finger at fan vs. the Pistons.
➡️ https://t.co/PU9ATsqmqE pic.twitter.com/n6s3Civzcn – 11:27 PM


Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma fined for flipping off fan nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/10/wiz… – 9:01 PM
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma fined for flipping off fan nba.nbcsports.com/2021/12/10/wiz… – 9:01 PM

Chris Miller @cmillsnbcs
Kyle Kuzma fined 15k for his obscene gesture in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/L1nI5BtqGd – 1:56 PM
Kyle Kuzma fined 15k for his obscene gesture in Detroit. pic.twitter.com/L1nI5BtqGd – 1:56 PM


Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations. – 1:55 PM
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan, it was announced today by Byron Spruell, President, League Operations. – 1:55 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 sportando.basketball/en/wizards-kyl… – 1:48 PM
Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 sportando.basketball/en/wizards-kyl… – 1:48 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Kuzma got fined for giving a Pistons fan a middle finger pic.twitter.com/JRablUnK5W – 1:45 PM
Kuzma got fined for giving a Pistons fan a middle finger pic.twitter.com/JRablUnK5W – 1:45 PM


Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
The NBA frowns upon the middle finger to paying customers. The Kyle Kuzma corner 3 in front of said fan should’ve sufficed as the metaphorical middle finder. pic.twitter.com/XeGc2HS6FH – 1:44 PM
The NBA frowns upon the middle finger to paying customers. The Kyle Kuzma corner 3 in front of said fan should’ve sufficed as the metaphorical middle finder. pic.twitter.com/XeGc2HS6FH – 1:44 PM


Ava Wallace @avarwallace
The league has fined Kyle Kuzma $15k for directing an obscene gesture at a fan in Detroit in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/V2ODQkIp3C – 1:40 PM
The league has fined Kyle Kuzma $15k for directing an obscene gesture at a fan in Detroit in the fourth quarter. pic.twitter.com/V2ODQkIp3C – 1:40 PM


Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan. (🎥 @Quinton Mayo) pic.twitter.com/w63ojVnxcF – 1:35 PM
Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan. (🎥 @Quinton Mayo) pic.twitter.com/w63ojVnxcF – 1:35 PM

Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for “directing an obscene gesture toward a fan” in Wed.’s win over the Pistons, the league just announced. – 1:32 PM
Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for “directing an obscene gesture toward a fan” in Wed.’s win over the Pistons, the league just announced. – 1:32 PM

Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 “for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan,” the league announced. The gesture occurred with 9:34 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Wizards’ 119-116 OT win over the Pistons in Detroit. – 1:32 PM
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 “for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan,” the league announced. The gesture occurred with 9:34 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Wizards’ 119-116 OT win over the Pistons in Detroit. – 1:32 PM

Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The NBA has fined Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan in Detroit. – 1:31 PM
The NBA has fined Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma $15,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward a fan in Detroit. – 1:31 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 for directing middle finger toward a fan in Detroit. – 1:31 PM
Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has been fined $15,000 for directing middle finger toward a fan in Detroit. – 1:31 PM
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