"I'm a** at picking parlays" - Kyle Kuzma claps back at fans blaming him for ruining their parlays

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma responded to criticism on social media following his struggles in Thursday’s 130-123 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Fans called Kuzma out and blamed him for ruining their parlays.

He addressed the criticism with a sarcastic post on his Instagram Stories on Saturday. Kuzma turned the tables on his critics, suggesting that instead of blaming him, they should take responsibility for their own poor betting decisions.

"Have they ever once thought...'Damn, maybe I'm a** at picking parlays?'"

Kyle Kuzma's Instagram Story

Kyle Kuzma scored five points, five rebounds and five assists against the Suns. His numbers have been down this season, averaging 14.1 points (lowest in five seasons), 5.2 rebounds (lowest in six seasons) and 2.4 assists (lowest in five seasons) per game while shooting career lows of 43.1% overall and 25.0% from beyond the arc.

The Washington Wizards are struggling this season, sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with a league-worst 6-33 record. They've lost eight consecutive games and haven’t won since an impressive 125-107 home victory over the Chicago Bulls on Jan. 1.

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Kyle Kuzma trade rumors explored ahead of deadline

Kyle Kuzma has attracted interest from several teams ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. He has been linked to multiple teams, including the LA Lakers, the franchise he played for during the first four seasons of his career.

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards - Source: Imagn

The Lakers are reportedly monitoring Kuzma’s situation, with this season viewed as their best chance to reunite with their former player. However, they are not the only team pursuing Kuzma. He is also a target for the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

The Detroit Pistons have also shown interest in Kuzma. Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz proposed a potential trade that would send Tim Hardaway Jr., Simone Fontencchio and a couple of picks via two teams — the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat — to the Wizards.

"It would make sense for all parties involved to move Kuzma, a Flint, Michigan native, back to his hometown to help the Pistons in their playoff hunt," Swartz wrote.

"The Wizards are hunting the No. 1 overall pick and would help solidify their spot as the worst team in basketball by trading Kuzma as soon as possible."

Trading Kuzma would help the Wizards rebuild with their young core consisting of Alex Sarr, Bub Carrington, Kyshawn George and Bilal Coulibaly.