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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have done it again and are NBA champions once more. They’ve furthered the lineage of Lakers greats while bringing the spotlight to the historic franchise that now has a league-tying 17 championships, matching the Boston Celtics. After facing scrutiny for their lack of success in grabbing another star […]

It’s been less than a few hours since Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma was officially crowned an NBA champion. And it seems that the 25-year-old didn’t waste time and went a little too crazy right away as the Lakers finally extinguished the Miami Heat on Sunday’s Game 6. When asked after the game how […]

The writing seemed to be on the wall for the Miami Heat as they went into an NBA Finals Game 5 that felt destined for the Los Angeles Lakers to win. The Heat did the unthinkable in Game 5, however, pulling off a stunning victory behind Jimmy Butler’s epic performance. Butler outdueled LeBron James and Anthony […]

After failing to close the deal in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers will get another shot to do so on Sunday in Game 6. The lead up to the next game can be an anxious time for players, especially at this stage of the season. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma revealed […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s girlfriend Katya Elise Henry isn’t letting the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans live their Game Five loss down. Taking to Twitter following the Heat’s 111-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five, Henry gave the Lakers faithful a piece of her mind. YALL THOUGHT 🖕🏽 — KATYA […]

Kyle Kuzma’s journey in the NBA has been full of wavering expectations. When he was drafted with the 27th overall pick in 2017 and averaged 16.1 points per game on decent percentages his rookie year his stock went sky-high as he was labeled a draft steal destined to become another star for the Los Angeles […]

It takes a team to raise a trophy. While that may be the case, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel gave his expert opinion on which player has made a difference for the Lakers in achieving that milestone during the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat (via Silver Screen & Roll’s Harrison Faigen). https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1314286716342026240 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly have the two best players in the NBA Finals, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis being top five players in the entire league. However, the conversation heading into the Finals was, while L.A. has the two best players, perhaps Miami has the next 5-8 best players, depending on who you […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are some of the most passionate in the entire NBA. They, however, are also some of the most critical. An online petition recently went viral saying Kyle Kuzma doesn’t deserve to have a ring if the team wins the championship. Now, it seems misery indeed loves company because it’s his teammate […]

Retired NBA player Metta World Peace came to the defense of Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, who has been the subject of criticisms for his inconsistent showing in the 2020 playoffs. World Peace, a former Lakers player himself, stressed how valuable Kuz is to LA’s system — particularly his fit alongside the team’s two […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma didn’t mince his words when asked about the possible social media backlash his team is facing after dropping Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. The 25-year old released some of his frustration after the game and said that he isn’t going to pay attention to all the […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis just experienced an embarrassing moment in Game 3 after teammate Kyle Kuzma left him hanging on a high-five. Following an and-1 play, Davis tried to celebrate with Kuzma on the sidelines. Unfortunately, the Lakers youngster didn’t saw him. Funny enough, AD took it in stride and gave himself […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are just two wins away from capturing the 2020 NBA championship. Should the Purple and Gold franchise capture ring banner no. 17, however, a portion of Laker nation doesn’t believe Kyle Kuzma deserves a ring. A fan created a petition that says if the Los Angeles wins this year’s NBA title, […]

Kyle Kuzma was spared when the Los Angeles Lakers traded a slew of young players and multiple first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis in the summer of 2019. The Purple and Gold franchise dealt two former no. 2 overall picks in Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, along with Josh Hart and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma made his presence felt in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday. The 6-foot-8 sparkplug contributed 11 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field and 2-of-6 from downtown in 22 minutes off the bench. Sitting down with Steve Smith and Jared Greenberg post-match, Kuzma […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James had a hilarious reaction while Kyle Kuzma was in the air, trying to make a Magic Johnson-type pass in Game 2 of the Finals against the Miami Heat. Take a look: Bron knew this Kuz pass had no chance 💀 pic.twitter.com/eWWH6oNbWP — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 3, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma tried to channel his inner Magic Johnson in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat by making a crafty pass. Unfortunately, Kuzma failed miserably and will likely find himself on Shaqtin’ a Fool instead of the game’s highlight reel. Kyle Kuzma going for that No. 1 […]

It has been one of the craziest NBA seasons ever, and now we have finally reached the NBA Finals almost a full year after this 2019-20 campaign officially began. Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat is on Wednesday night. It’s no surprise the Lakers made it […]

Kyle Kuzma saw some of the darkest days in Los Angeles Lakers history, but now, he is seeing the franchise’s resurrection. Speaking to the media following the Lakers’ Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets to book their ticket to the NBA Finals, Kuzma reflected on the horrible past few years that had the Purple […]

Stephen A. Smith, Paul George, and Dwight Howard are all aware that Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers has had a long break while waiting for an opponent in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Kuzma, like the Lakers, has lots of time to watch TV and browse social media. Or defend a teammate for that matter. […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter to react to the news that Breonna Taylor’s family will receive $12 million after Taylor was shot and killed six months ago by Louisville police. Police officers executed a “no-knock” search warrant and killed Taylor while she was in her bed. So how I’m reading […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were named to the All-NBA First Team on Wednesday, and Kyle Kuzma knows how fortunate he is to be teammates with the two future Hall of Famers. The youngster said as much on Twitter. Getting basketball 101 from 2 1st team teachers!!! Congrats bro’s! @KingJames @AntDavis23 […]

During his media session with reporters on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma was asked to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers’ shocking choke job against the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs. The Clippers had a 3-1 series lead and all signs pointed toward the Lakers and Clips meeting in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers advanced to the Western Conference Finals on Saturday night in dominant fashion, and Kyle Kuzma said the team is locked in ahead of the next round. Los Angeles lost the first game in the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers, but won each of the next four games to take […]

The Los Angeles Lakers absolutely decimated the Houston Rockets in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2010. The Lakers were on fire from beyond the arc on Saturday, setting a franchise record 19 3-pointers made in their 119-96 drubbing of the Rockets. The record-setting triple came off […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma took some time out of his Wednesday afternoon to clarify his stance on who should be dubbed this season’s MVP. As part of his tweet, Kuzma warned the media not to “mess up” the voting process. The “mess up” that Kuzma is referring to is in direct relation to […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says no matter which presidential party wins the 2020 election, “laws must change.” Kuzma is speaking out about all the Black people who have been shot or assaulted by police officers in America. The Lakers forward has been a strong advocate for charging police officers who commit crimes. […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter on Monday to talk about police reform in America. Kuzma wants police officers to be held accountable if they break the law. While we’re demanding change, right now in CA Dems are REFUSING to pass modest police reform that would keep abusive officers out of […]

Anthony Davis and his Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Kyle Kuzma, demanded justice for Jacob Blake and expressed their support for the NBA players’ decision to boycott the three playoff games scheduled on Wednesday night. “We want justice for Jacob Blake,” Davis said. “The good thing is that he is stable and survived but … it’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma had a strong reaction to Jacob Blake getting shot by police officers in front of his family in Wisconsin. Warning, the video is pretty graphic: And if you’re defending this act…you’re a piece of 💩 and the part of the problem. Ya he’s walking away but that doesn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma tried to submit his own entry for layup of the season (no, that’s not an official award handed out by the NBA) late in the third period of LA’s Game 3 matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Kuzma tried to pull off a 360, no-scope layup, which […]

Kyle Kuzma was asked by reporters on Wednesday if he could help the Los Angeles Lakers more by being inserted into the starting lineup. In typical Kuzma fashion, the talented swingman confidently said yes, but he also emphasized that Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is in charge of lineups and that his job is to […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ surprising Game 1 defeat at the hands of the eighth-seeded Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. One thing that cannot be denied about the loss is that the Lakers’ 3-point shooting failed them on the evening. With the Lakers going 5-of-32 (or 15.6%, which happens to be […]

NBA Hall of Fame forward and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley added another entry to his ever-growing blooper reel, calling Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, “Karl Kuzma,” prior to the team’s Game 1 matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. Barkley was sitting down with his “Inside the NBA” co-hosts Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, who have clinched the first seed in the Western Conference, might face off with the Portland Trail Blazers that’s led by the red-hot Damian Lillard. Kyle Kuzma acknowledges how dangerous the Blazers are, but views their possible match-up as a positive. The NBA recently revealed that it’ll award the best performers […]

The NBA is preparing to allow some family members into the Orlando “bubble,” but non-family members will be restricted. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the league will not allow for guests to be permitted on the basis of a casual relationship with a player: As the NBA prepares for the arrival of team guests into […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference quite awhile ago, but they will have to wait a little longer to find out who they will face in the first round of the playoffs. The race for the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds in the West is getting […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was feeling himself after hitting a game-winner against the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Kuz stated  he was in such a zone that he would still fire even if “Jesus” were guarding him. Brooklyn Nets star and noted Twitter hawk Kevin Durant had a humorous response to Kuzma’s quip, […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets on Monday by way of a Kyle Kuzma game-winner, LeBron James was asked to react to Kuz’s “Jesus” comment. For those who missed it, Kuzma said after the game that he’d “probably still shoot” his game-winning shot even if Jesus was the one in front of […]