Kyle Kuzma shows he won’t lose Bucks starting spot without a fight

Kyle Kuzma responded to rotation competition by posting 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, and two steals in the Milwaukee Bucks' preseason loss to Charlotte. After coach Taylor Jenkins started Kel'el Ware in Kuzma's place during the second exhibition game, Kuzma reclaimed a starting role for game three and showed marked improvement following a one-point opener.

Behind the Buck Pass writer Dalton Sell argues that while one performance will not secure the starting power forward role, Kuzma demonstrated the floor spacing, transition offense, and active defense Milwaukee requires. Sell notes Jenkins faces tough rotation decisions between Kuzma and Ware over the final two preseason games.