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Kyle Kuzma responds to criticism after Bucks' preseason opener loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:12 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Kyle Kuzma responds to criticism after Bucks' preseason opener loss

Summary

The Milwaukee Bucks began their preseason with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 6. Kyle Kuzma struggled, scoring only one point on 0-6 shooting, prompting backlash from fans. In response to criticism, Kuzma defended himself on social media, stating it was just preseason. The Bucks' regular season is set to start on October 21 against the Washington Wizards.

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Status Watch

•Bucks lose their preseason opener to Timberwolves.
•Kuzma finishes with one point and six attempts.
•Fans express frustration over Kuzma's lack of scoring.
•Kuzma defends himself, citing preseason status.
•Bucks open regular season against Wizards on October 21.

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6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Kuzma fires back at Bucks fan clowning him over pathetic preseason opener

What they're saying

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On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks kicked off their preseason for the upcoming campaign with an ugly home loss at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Not many players on the Bucks shot the ball well in this one, including Kyle Kuzma, who finished with a single point on 0-6 shooting from the field. Bucks fans are quickly growing tired of […] The post Kyle Kuzma fires back at Bucks fan clowning him over pathetic preseason opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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