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After spending almost a year together, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma continues to get nuggets of wisdom from assistant coach Jason Kidd last season. Kuzma shared that the former NBA vet told him that the regular season is merely a period of preparation for the postseason, which will ultimately pave the way for them […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel lamented their lack of energy in their one-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. So he issued a subtle guarantee in his pregame media session on Thursday. “Our group was mad enough about last night’s loss where we’ll bring the energy to get a W tonight,” said Vogel. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma sounded off on the reigning champions’ disastrous performance against his hometown team Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. According to the 25-year-old shooter, it was the team’s uncharacteristically poor communication on defense that led to the Pistons’ stunning 107-92 upset. Kyle Kuzma thinks the team wasn't "connected […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big-man Anthony Davis will miss Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, the team announced this afternoon, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Anthony Davis (right quad contusion) is out tonight, the Lakers say. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 28, 2021 Davis suffered a right knee contusion during Wednesday’s grueling last-second loss to the […]

For so many years, LeBron James carried the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back. On Monday night, he defeated the Cavs nearly all by himself with the Lakers. A scorching-hot LeBron James dropped a season-high 46 points in his return to Northeast Ohio, propelling the Lakers to a 115-108 win at the RocketMortage FieldHouse. It marked […]

The Los Angeles Lakers added more offensive weapons to their roster over the offseason with the signing of Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schroder. But, defensively, they haven’t been the same beast they were last season. In their Friday matchup against the Bulls, the Lakers allowed 62 points in the paint. Although they won the game, […]

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have only played in nine games this season, Frank Vogel believes Kyle Kuzma has been irreplaceable for the Lakers thus far. “Kuz is an extremely versatile player, Vogel said on Friday. “That’s what we love about him. … the versatility he brings to the table has been invaluable for us […]

Anthony Davis is raking it in — and not just on the basketball court. Just recently, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar was able to sell off his California mansion for a whopping $6.6 million. According to Claudine Zap of realtor.com, Davis originally purchased the Westlake Village home in 2018 (while he was still with the […]

By now, it’s a fact that LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers are two of the more clutch players in the NBA today. They activated their clutch genes last season as they stormed through the NBA Bubble all the way to the Lakers’ 17th championship banner. But it’s also a fact […]

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA has transformed its schedule to make traveling across the country less frequent. This unusual decision has seen the same teams play back-to-back games against each other in the same city. Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is apparently a fan of this format, per Harrison Faigen of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have kicked off their season with a 2-2 record, which surely won’t be the telling tale by the end of the regular season. Along with bringing aboard some newcomers to aid their efforts in repeating for a championship, the coaching staff has to carefully monitor the minutes of its co-stars in […]

Current New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram was once an up-and-comer as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. However, Ingram was then traded from Los Angeles to New Orleans in the same deal that saw superstar power forward Anthony Davis make his way from the Pelicans to the Lakers in order to team up […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, who started in place of Anthony Davis, exploded in the opening minutes of their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. LeBron James was impressed by the young gun’s performance, even pointing out one particular play that showcased Kuzma’s evolution. Per Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sportsnet, James expressed his […]

With All Star big man Anthony Davis sitting out with a bruised calf, Kyle Kuzma stepped up for the Los Angeles Lakers in his absence and helped the team pull off a dominant 127-91 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. But after pouring in 20 points on a sizzling 8-of-11 shooting in the first half, Kuzma […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is making his first start of the season count, as he erupted in the first half of their Sunday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kuz got the starting nod after Anthony Davis suffered a calf contusion and sat out their third game of the season. The 25-year-old was […]

This year’s NBA salary cap situation for every team was bound to look significantly different compared to prior years given the ongoing pandemic. That wasn’t the case though as Adam Silver and the Board of Governors sought ways to make the CBA flexible for teams to spend in their usual statures. While that may be […]

Kyle Kuzma was the latest member of the Los Angeles Lakers to sign an extension, joining the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Now, according to Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group, Kuzma’s decision to sign an extension was dependent on the extensions of James and Davis. Kyle Kuzma said aligning his […]

Kyle Kuzma recently became a lot richer after signing a multi-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. He wants to put some of that money toward doing something good. While issues still stem from the Flint Water Crisis, Kuzma plans on using his newfound extension money to help his hometown of Flint, Michigan, per SB […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma recently inked a three-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Purple and Gold. Lakers star big man Anthony Davis also shared that the extension will also benefit Kuzma on the court and will ultimately help him find his playing form next season without the burden of worrying about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have given their fans a ton of reason to celebrate this past year. After winning the 2020 title inside the NBA bubble, the Purple and Gold franchise went on to snag a few more Ws this offseason when they grabbed a handful of new talents and secured superstar big man Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso was one of the first to congratulate teammate Kyle Kuzma after reports emerged that the fourth-year power forward had just agreed to terms on a $40 million extension with the Purple & Gold. Caruso took to Instagram to send his congratulations for Kuzma, which included a special message for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers cemented another core piece of their future on Sunday. While it was thought to be highly unlikely, the Purple and Gold front office was able to come to terms with Kyle Kuzma on a three-year, $40 million deal. While the contract itself isn’t “sizeable” as Kuzma expected, it does give a […]

The Kyle Kuzma saga with the Los Angeles Lakers continues. Kuzma’s three years with the Lakers haven’t been the smoothest of rides even after he was a vital member of last season’s championship squad. The 25 year old has been rather inconsistent and his production dipped ever since Anthony Davis’ arrival pushed him in the […]

Without a doubt, the Los Angeles Lakers will be one of the teams on everyone’s microscope this year. They are the defending champion after all and expectations are high for a potential repeat this upcoming NBA season. One of the returning members of last year’s squad who’s expected to be on a short leash is […]

The Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off on Wednesday in the NBA preseason. In the middle of the opening quarter, Devin Booker faked the hell out of Kyle Kuzma and drained a three-pointer to extend their early double-digit lead to 13. Devin Booker cooking Kuzma pic.twitter.com/zmfXL3QWse — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 17, 2020 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had jokes for teammate Anthony Davis on Monday. Kuzma took to Instagram to show his followers the new ride Davis purchased in the aftermath of winning a title and signing a massive deal. The former first-round pick joked these glow-ups happen after players win championships, adding AD is “acting […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year shooting guard Talen Horton-Tucker stole the show un Sunday night, as he came out with an another awe-inspiring performance against the Los Angeles Clippers. Horton-Tucker couldn’t miss on Sunday, and it turned out to be a an opportunity for Twitter to come out with some hilarious memes — with some of […]

Like most NBA players this generation, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is pretty active on social media. Given his large following across most online platforms, it came as a huge surprise when he suddenly deactivated his Twitter account last month. Now back from his self-imposed hiatus, the 25-year-old Kuzma detailed what led to his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a firm believer that teammate Kyle Kuzma is poised for a huge season in 2020-21. On Thursday, the King retweeted a post about which NBA player will take a giant leap next season and boldly suggested Kuzma’s name. Kyle Kuzma! https://t.co/W2oDJkFLP7 — LeBron James (@KingJames) December 4, 2020 […]

A number of players from the 2017 NBA Draft class have received massive rookie extensions in recent weeks. Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma is not among them. Kuzma is eligible for a rookie extension, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported last month the former first-round pick is expecting a “sizable” deal from the Lakers. For […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made his grand return to Road Trippin’ with Allie Clifton and Richard Jefferson. During the segment, James paid homage to the guys from the 2020 championship team who won’t be on the squad this upcoming season and Jefferson used that moment to troll Kyle Kuzma. Jefferson, who has a […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma is ready to prove the doubters wrong. Kuzma and Puma launched a new commercial in which the former first-round pick addresses the critics and said he is motivated by the doubters and naysayers. The ad features a number of negative tweets and comments from some of Kuzma’s detractors. He […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been immersed in offseason business in the past week, acquiring Dennis Schroder  in a trade and setting up the roster for free agency. Kyle Kuzma’s name has come up in plenty of trade rumors of late, and Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka addressed Kuz’s status with the franchise on Thursday: […]

Tayshia Adams’ celebrity has risen as the “Bachelorette” on ABC’s hit show. At present, Adams has a full host of men competing for her love. But she also claimed on “Click Bait with Bachelor Nation” a player from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 championship squad hit her direct message line: “Well, I’m not going to […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma does not appear to be enjoying all the activity on social media of late. So much so, that the 25-year-old recently decided to deactivate his Twitter account. At the moment, this is what’s showing up on Kuzma’s account, via ClutchPoints on Twitter: Kyle Kuzma appears to have deactivated his […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans were pretty thrilled with the team’s latest acquisition of Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Danny Green and their 2020 second-round pick. It’s no secret that the reigning NBA champions were looking for another playmaker, and they were reportedly initially going to part ways with Kyle Kuzma […]

As it stands today, veteran power forward Kyle Kuzma remains a member of the defending NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers. However, with the young star finding himself right in the thick of a slew of different NBA trade rumors throughout the last few weeks, he took it to social media to express himself. While Kuzma […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma worked out together with Draymond Green recently. However, it seems their training together got pretty intense. On Twitter, Kuzma admitted he nearly puked on the Golden State Warriors forward after what could be assumed as brutal training session last week. https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/status/1327832747524513793 Here is a snippet of the two forwards […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool their roster in hopes to defend their NBA title in the 2020-21 season. With the offseason on the horizon, the Lakers are currently undecided on what to do with Kyle Kuzma, per SNY’s Ian Begley. Entering the upcoming season, Kuzma is going to be playing the final […]