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Kyle Kuzma never played a single minute alongside Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuzma never played against Bryant in the NBA. However, he had a close relationship with the future Hall of Famer as a pupil, and his passing took its toll on the 24-year-old forward. Kuzma is one of a select few […]

The Sacramento Kings were looking to make moves in December once it became apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to part with forward Kyle Kuzma for the right price. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Kings offered forward Nemanja Bjelica and a pick in return for Kuzma. The Lakers reportedly counteracted […]

Apart from his five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s legacy is built upon how he inspired this generation of basketball players. The 41-year-old retired superstar and his daughter Gianna Bryant were confirmed dead on Sunday, after figuring in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Among those who looked up to Bryant […]

According to a recent report, the Toronto Raptors are seriously looking at the prospect of parting ways with a number of their core players from last season’s memorable championship run. Along with Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka — both of whom are on expiring deals — another name that has reportedly also been placed on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been outstanding all season long, and at 36-9, they currently have a firm hold on the number one seed in a ruthless Western Conference. Nonetheless, this has not stopped them from considering their options as the February trade deadline quickly approaches. At this point, the biggest name that has been […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has landed a multi-year extension of his footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the GOAT app, according to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula. GOAT is obviously an acronym for “Greatest Of All Time.” The app was established in 2015 and has become a force in the digital marketplace, […]

Kyle Kuzma might be pondering this next point: With the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline rapidly approaching and the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly seeking additions to their roster, what Derrick Rose has done for the Detroit Pistons should be catching their attention. Rose’s basketball odyssey is well-known by most hardcore hoop fans, but a deal to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma seems to be enjoying his time off in New York, as he was seen having a dinner date with actress Vanessa Hudgens. The Lakers are currently in the Big Apple as they take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday at Madison Square Arena. As seen in several photos […]

For those who voraciously consume NBA updates on social media, it’s almost difficult to believe that Kyle Kuzma still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. With his name seemingly brought up in every mock trade scenario conceivable over the past two years, Kuzma remains as the third-leading scorer on a squad with the best record […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma admits he’s still “learning how to play championship basketball.” This season marks the first time Kuzma is playing on a Lakers team with championship aspirations. The talented forward is learning what it takes to contribute to winning besides scoring: “My learning curve has been pretty accelerated in a sense,” […]

It’s an open secret to many NBA fans that the Los Angeles Lakers are shopping Kyle Kuzma around in the hopes of acquiring a third star that will complete the Lakers’ championship core. However, it’s also clear to everyone eyeing the situation that there’s still no clear destination for the young forward. According to Lakers […]

If the first two and a half months of the NBA regular season are any indication, the Los Angeles Lakers do not need to make a significant trade in order to be the best team in the league. That’s not to say that it wouldn’t be to the team’s benefit if they did land an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got Kyle Kuzma’s best night of the season during a 125-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the forward logged a season-high 40 minutes and scored 36 points with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both out of the lineup. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has heard all the trade rumors […]

From Anthony Davis, to LeBron James, to Dwight Howard, Kyle Kuzma believes that every single Los Angeles Lakers player has something to prove. Per Spectrum SportsNet (h/t Christian Rivas of SB Nation), Kuzma claims that the entire Lakers crew crave for the win every single night. And in their quest to snag that elusive title, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley had high praise for teammate Kyle Kuzma after the 24-year-old scored a season-high 36 points during Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dudley said Kuzma has “scary” potential and even called him the “key” to the Lakers’ season: That boy @kylekuzma was 🥘 last night! So much potential […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma turned in his best individual outing of the season on Saturday, leading a Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis to a 125-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kuzma poured in a season-high 36 points on 15-of-24 shooting in the road victory. When whether his outstanding […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Rajon Rondo, and Kyle Kuzma had a tough task ahead of them on Saturday, taking on the tough Oklahoma City Thunder on the road minus their two superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James missed the game due to flu-like symptoms while Davis sat out his second straight game with a […]

No LeBron James, no Anthony Davis? No problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. Third-year forward Kyle Kuzma stepped up big-time for the short-handed Lakers and dropped a season-high 36 points in their recently concluded 125-110 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. ✨ Season-high for Kuz ✨@kylekuzma's 36 PTS power the @Lakers to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 26 points on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, helping LA defeat Dallas without superstar big man Anthony Davis. Kuzma played 34 minutes against the Mavs. After the game, the Lakers swingman told Allie Clifton of Spectrum SportsNet that the more minutes he gets, the more […]

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The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking to trade Kyle Kuzma, with multiple teams reportedly inquiring about the third-year forward. According to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, general manager and new vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka “has had conversations with multiple teams in which Kuzma was discussed.” The reporting […]

It looks like Kyle Kuzma will start for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, as superstar big man Anthony Davis won’t play. Davis suffered a bruised gluteus maximus versus the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel told reporters on Thursday Kuzma would start if Davis didn’t play versus Dallas: Anthony […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly listening to trade offers for third-year forward Kyle Kuzma. Although Kuzma was regarded as a future franchise cornerstone after his franchise season, the Lakers are desperate to win a title this year, especially after reports surfaced of Anthony Davis’ rejection of a max extension with the Purple and Gold. […]

If Anthony Davis can’t play on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers will start Kyle Kuzma in his place. Davis suffered a bruised gluteus maximus versus the New York Knicks on Tuesday. He will travel with the Lakers on their two-game road trip: Frank Vogel said Anthony Davis is “still very sore […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers handled the New York Knicks with relative ease on Tuesday night at the Staples Center. The struggling Knicks couldn’t keep up with the red-hot Lakers, even when superstar Anthony Davis went down with a back injury early in the second half and didn’t return. Despite blowing out the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking for ways to improve their roster ahead of the second half of the season, including drumming up a market for third-year forward Kyle Kuzma. According to Tania Ganguli and Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times, it was general manager Rob Pelinka who called the Sacramento Kings to […]

Trade rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been swirling around as of late. A big reason why he is reportedly on the trading block is his uninspired play for the Purple and Gold, struggling to find his footing in the team’s much-improved roster this season. Despite Kuzma’s recent struggles, Lakers head coach […]

With the NBA trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to figure out how to strengthen their lineup for a championship push. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, one question the Lakers are considering is what a trade package of Kyle Kuzma, DeMarcus Cousins, and Quinn Cook could bring back in return. Kuzma would […]

What is it going to take for the Los Angeles Lakers to trade small forward Kyle Kuzma? Two potential lesser first-round picks as part of the package is reportedly on the table for the Lakers, per Sean Deveney of Heavy: The Lakers would also consider two potential lesser first-round picks as part of a package […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listening to trade offers for Kyle Kuzma, but that doesn’t mean they are actively looking to move him. One NBA general manager who spoke to Sean Deveney of Heavy believes the Lakers will only trade Kuzma “if they’re getting a lot back.” But league sources told Heavy.com that the notion of […]

The Sacramento Kings have been among the NBA teams inquiring about Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, but it has been made known that Bogdan Bogdanovic would be required in return, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Kings offered Bogdanovic an extension before the season, but they were limited in what […]

Kyle Kuzma was the one player from the Los Angeles Lakers’ young core that didn’t get traded in the Anthony Davis deal. Kuzma was viewed as the potential third scoring option behind LeBron James and Davis, which was why the Lakers kept him. Kuzma missed the Lakers’ first four games of the season due to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a rather strange situation on their hands following their loss to the crosstown rival Clippers on Christmas Day. Kyle Kuzma’s trainer took to Instagram to apparently criticize LeBron James’ work ethic, a move simultaneously followed by a cryptic tweet from Kuzma: Kyle Kuzma’s trainer sending out LeBron isn’t working hard […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded for Anthony Davis, it was clear that they held Kyle Kuzma in higher esteem. While the Lakers were willing to part ways with young talents like Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, Kuzma looked like the player that would be kept around. The Lakers would eventually ease the transitional phase […]

Los Angles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is no longer bothered by the constant trade rumors surrounding him and the team. According to Kuzma, dealing with the trade rumors is part of being with the Lakers and that he has gotten used to it. He has finally understand that it’s part of the business side of […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball shared a moment together following the Lakers’ 123-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night: Kuz and Lonzo showing love postgame 🤝 pic.twitter.com/5QXPQpsOu6 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 4, 2020 Ball and Kuzma were each part of the 2017 Laker draft class. Ball was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently one of the best teams in the NBA, sitting at 27-7 and holding the best record in the Western Conference. However, there are still some teams around the league doing their “due diligence” when it comes to Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and a possible trade, according to The Athletic’s Shams […]

The Los Angeles Lakers raced out to a 36-point lead on New Year’s Day against the Phoenix Suns before holding on for a 117-107 victory, but forward Kyle Kuzma didn’t have the best day at the office, at least when it comes to his new blonde look. The third-year forward was roasted by fans, including […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has now scored at least 24 points in the past two games. The 6-foot-8 power forward appears to have recently turned a corner, as he now seems to be extremely close to being one hundred percent healthy again. After logging 24 points (20 points in the first half), on […]