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Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns dissected the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals with a 129-109 victory. The Point God dropped 28 points, six rebounds and eight assists on 11-of-16 shooting, flipping the switch late to put Dallas away for good. Half of Paul’s points came […]

Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma know very well what gave the Golden State Warriors the edge in their Game 1 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies appeared to be on their way to victory after dominating the first half 61-55 and seeing Draymond Green get ejected for the Warriors late in the second quarter. […]

The Boston Celtics completed the only sweep of the 2022 playoffs first round after taking down the Brooklyn Nets in Game 4 on Monday. Kevin Durant and co. tried hard to extend the series, and at one point in the fourth quarter, it looked like they were coming back. Unfortunately, they just didn’t have enough […]

Kyle Kuzma couldn’t hide his amusement and amazement on Lebron James’ promise that he’ll never miss the playoffs again after the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2021-22 disaster. Kuzma took to Twitter to react to James’ statement, noting how incredible LeBron’s longevity. Add it to the fact that he has been a playoff staple for the huge […]

Brandon Ingram put on a show for the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday as they stole Game 2 in the Phoenix Suns’ home court. Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma was an avid spectator of the contest and he just had to shout out his former Lakers teammate after his outstanding performance. Kuzma took to Twitter […]

Devin Booker turned as hot as the sun in the first half of Game 2 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. You could say he even looked reminiscent of Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. At least, Kyle Kuzma seems to think so. Kuz saw DBook straight up torch the Pelicans for 31 […]

It looks like Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has a new fan in Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma. As Morant put on an all-around effort for the Grizzlies in the first half of their Game 2 showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kuzma took to Twitter his observation of the game. He highlighted the 22-year-old’s decision […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and former Laker Kyle Kuzma are both sitting at home during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, with the Lakers going through one of the most disappointing seasons in history and Kuzma’s Washington Wizards failing to reach the postseason after Bradley Beal’s injury. However, this doesn’t mean they’re tuning out of […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are on a mission to avenge their NBA Finals loss last season. They wasted no time proving it in Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Pelicans making a furious comeback from 23 down, cutting the lead to as little as six, CP3 knew he had to […]

Kyle Kuzma had a memorable first season with the Washington Wizards following his summer move from the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Wizards with the team missing out on the postseason yet again for the third time in four years. For his part, though, Kuzma knows that the future […]

While he is no longer with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Kuzma showed his love and appreciation for Frank Vogel, who was relieved of his duties as LA head coach. The Lakers officially parted ways with Vogel on Monday after a disastrous 2021-22 season that saw the team miss the playoffs, finishing 11th in the […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Washington Wizards. The team from the capital city of the US started off well, winning ten out of their first 13 games. After that, however, it has all gone downhill and even trading for Kristaps Porzingis at the trade deadline did not help. The Wizards are out […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a man among boys on Thursday night. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar showed why he’s the defending champion and two-time MVP, much to the delight of Kyle Kuzma. The Washington Wizards forward just had to give it up to the Bucks star on Twitter. “This dude really a animal attack mode every single […]

The Washington Wizards season is winding down. They begin their last stretch of home games at 6:00 p.m. ET against the Golden State Warriors. As they look to get into play-in-game territory, they need to take advantage of their last remaining home contests. Unfortunately for Washington, one of their best players is dealing with knee […]

The Miami Heat found themselves as the main story in the NBA on Wednesday night, for all the wrong reasons. As the Heat were getting punked by a Golden State Warriors team playing without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, tensions flared up on the bench in a big way during a timeout in […]

Kyle Kuzma came into his showdown against his former team a better player than when he left. While the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately ran away with the win thanks to LeBron James turning up his individual 2K sliders, that didn’t take away from what it all meant for the emerging Washington Wizards star. Kuzma was […]

LeBron James is on a complete tear right now. He led the Los Angeles Lakers to a win over the Washington Wizards with his second 50-point performance in three games. The King now leads the NBA in points per game, proving once again he can dial his game up to unstoppable levels when he needs […]

LeBron James was a man possessed against the Washington Wizards on Friday night. The Los Angeles Lakers star dropped a clean 50-piece in a much-needed 122-109 victory. During LA’s frenzied third quarter run, LeBron capped off 12 straight Lakers points with an emphatic stuff. He reveled in the moment a little bit on the baseline, […]

Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were two important members for the Los Angeles Lakers during their championship run in 2020. With those two being traded to the Washington Wizards in the offseason, it was expected that these two would get an nice tribute when they return to LA. The Lakers certainly delivered, giving a heartfelt […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ Friday night showdown against the Washington Wizards features the return of two key figures in recent purple and gold history. Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are back in town, visiting an the arena they formerly knew as Staples Center. Both Kuzma and KCP were vital cogs in the Lakers’ championship run […]

Kyle Kuzma has been the the biggest bright spot in a season that’s been filled with ups and downs for the Washington Wizards. In Washington, Kuz has seemingly unlocked the potential he flashed during his early days with the Los Angeles Lakers. But he soon went from the last prospect standing to a convenient scapegoat […]

After Spencer Dinwiddie opened up about his rather failed stint with the Washington Wizards, Kyle Kuzma speaks out in response to his comments about the change in role he had to do. To recall, after leading the Luka Doncic-less Dallas Mavericks to a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Dinwiddie was asked about his […]

The Washington Wizards put up a serious fight on Friday night as the team faced off against the Atlanta Hawks but fell, 117-114. Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope did all they could, combining for 50 points to lead the team. However, both veterans were vocal on what ultimately decided the game – free throws. Washington […]

For one glorious evening of basketball, LeBron James shut up all of his haters. He quieted all of the Los Angeles Lakers’ critics and reminded us all, for at least one night, that he can still be the best player on planet earth when he wants to be. The rest of the NBA world took […]

Tempers were flaring during Sunday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. It didn’t have too much to do with the opposing teams on the basketball court, though, as the altercations were actually between a few Lakers players and their own home fans. The capacity crowd inside Crypto.com Arena was clearly […]

The Washington Wizards just dropped their first two games after the All-Star break, but it was by no fault of Kyle Kuzma. The fifth-year forward went off for 70 points and 21 rebounds in those two contests combined. With Bradley Beal out for the season due to wrist surgery and new addition Kristaps Porzingis yet […]

The Washington Wizards pulled off a blockbuster on Thursday right before the trade deadline as they acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. Prior to The Unicorn arriving in DC, Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma made sure to send his new teammate a warm welcome. Via Hoops District: […]

After a solid start to the 2021/22 campaign, the Washington Wizards have absolutely fallen flat on their heads. They’re one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference at 24-29 and there are no signs of that changing anytime soon. With the trade deadline just a couple of days away, it’s no secret the Wizards […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took the court Wednesday for the final leg of a five-game homestand. Next up on the schedule was a meeting against a Bradley Beal-less Washington Wizards team.  Despite being without their star player, Washington did not roll over. They managed to hang around all game, and in the final possessions, both sides […]

Kyle Kuzma is fast becoming the most hated guy in the City of Brotherly Love. Kuzma provided critical plays on Wednesday night as the Washington Wizards staved off the Philadelphia 76ers, 106-103. Kuzma made the game-saving block against Joel Embiid to cap off an impressive all-around showing. The Wizards forward finished with a team-high 24 […]

Joel Embiid was once again an unstoppable force on Tuesday night as the Washington Wizards hosted the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers. Well, sort of. That was until Kyle Kuzma came up big in the dying moments of the game to block what would have been a game-tying shot by Embiid. Here’s a look at Kuz with […]

The Washington Wizards were the talk of the league after the first month of the season. After starting 10-3, the Wizards are now under .500, with a 23-25 record. fIt is hard to pinpoint exactly what happened, simply because Washington’s individual players have generally performed well. Only Bradley Beal and Davis Bertans have significantly fallen […]

The Washington Wizards just committed the worst choke job in NBA history against the Los Angeles Clippers. There is no other candidate that comes close. The Wizards blew a 35-point lead, the second largest in the history of the league but including every possible add-on to make the defeat that much worse. Kyle Kuzma didn’t […]

The Washington Wizards were one of the biggest surprises and great stories early on in the NBA season. Things have gone sour lately, culminating in a historic collapse Tuesday night. The Wizards had a 35-point lead in the 2nd quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers. Somehow, they found a way to lose that game, making […]

The Brooklyn Nets got away with some illegal sideline assistance during their Wednesday night contest against the Washington Wizards. Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool reached out during a live play and deflected a pass intended for Kyle Kuzma. The ball ricocheted into the hands of Brooklyn’s Kessler Edwards and sent the game the other way […]

One could argue that Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has irrational confidence. It goes both ways. It could be good, it could be disastrous. On Monday night, Kuzma tempted fate in the second quarter by driving all the way to the hoop to go up against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. It’s hard to overstate […]

Kyle Kuzma had a rather hilarious moment with Joel Embiid after the Washington Wizards forward posterized the Philadelphia 76ers center. Apparently, Embiid walked up to Kuzma after the dunk to joke that he’d punch him in the face if he did it again. Kyle Kuzma said Joel Embiid came up to him after the poster […]

It’s not often that somebody gets the better of Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, but that’s exactly what happened when Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma challenged the big man at the rim on Monday afternoon. Kuzma drove hard to the bucket and dunked hard all over Embiid’s head: Kyle Kuzma SONNED Joel Embiid 💥pic.twitter.com/lAdkMzAe2z — […]

So far, 2021 has been the best season of Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma’s NBA career. He is averaging career-highs across the board and seems to have taken the next step that always alluded him on the Lakers. Those steps have not included his first career triple-double just yet, but on Wednesday night, Kuzma was […]