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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 […]

Kyle Kuzma has been playing well in the Los Angeles Lakers’ past three games and Anthony Davis is taking notice. Following their 128-120 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday, Davis sang praises towards the third-year forward for his play, per Mike Trudell of Specrtum SportsNet. Anthony Davis: “@kylekuzma has been playing out of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently sliding. They are on a four-game losing streak and haven’t been playing their best basketball. However, they are still 24-7 and a turnaround should happen soon. Los Angeles is banking on forward Kyle Kuzma to become fully healthy so that he can complement Anthony Davis and LeBron James, who […]

Following the Los Angeles Clippers’ win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, Kyle Kuzma’s trainer, Clint Parks, took to Instagram to praise Kawhi Leonard and criticize LeBron James, saying “it’s clear who’s really in the lab and who isn’t.” Leonard poured in 35 points and 12 rebounds in the Clippers’ 111-106 victory while […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Christmas Day loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Kyle Kuzma’s trainer, Clint Parks, took to Instagram to laud Kawhi Leonard while criticizing LeBron James, saying “it’s clear who’s really in the lab and who isn’t.” That came after Leonard poured in 35 points and 12 rebounds while James totaled 23 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma talked to superstar LeBron James after Kuzma’s trainer bashed LeBron on social media. Kuzma told James he didn’t agree with Clint Parks and that he can’t control what another guy thinks: Kyle Kuzma on his talk with LeBron about his trainer, Clint Parks: "I just told him I can't […]

It’s usually not a good sign when your teammate’s trainer calls you out on your skill set and work ethic. Yesterday, Clint Parks, the trainer of Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and KawhI Leonard posted a message on his Instagram story about LeBron James and Leonard after the two battled it out on Christmas […]

Clint Parks, who has trained Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, is taking some shots at Lakers superstar LeBron James. Parks says James was dodging Leonard during the Christmas Day matchup between the Clippers and Lakers and added that Leonard is “clearly” the best player in basketball. This […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to defeat the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas, losing 111-106. However, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had himself a productive night, including scoring 15 in the first quarter to help the Lakers build a lead early on. After the game, Kuzma spoke about playing healthy against the Clippers […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas, Kyle Kuzma wore an outfit that caught the attention of many fans, as well as his teammates. Damn why the Lakers gotta do Kuz like that 😂 pic.twitter.com/HEnccg5Vc5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 25, 2019 As one might expect, fans had fun […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Los Angeles Clippers, some of Kyle Kuzma’s teammates were having fun at his expense because of the outfit he was wearing. Damn why the Lakers gotta do Kuz like that 😂 pic.twitter.com/HEnccg5Vc5 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 25, 2019 Kuzma had been sidelined since Dec. 8 as a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been a revelation in his first two seasons in the NBA. But despite his talent, he has been involved in several trade rumors. And now that the Purple and Gold are winning, Kuz said that it feels good not to be involved in what he called “annoying” trade […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma sent out a reminiscent Instagram post on Tuesday morning, recalling the game in which he scored the most points on Christmas Day by a rookie in Lakers history: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dXccoptOs/?igshid=1kgbg355ccu12 Though the Lakers were defeated by Karl Anthony-Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-104, Kuzma made his mark in the record […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma returned to the lineup for Sunday night’s matchup against the Nuggets after missing five games due to a sprained ankle. Following the 128-104 loss, the former Utah standout noted that he felt like himself again. Though his team was defeated, Kuzma racked up 16 points, four rebounds, two blocks […]

Kyle Kuzma says the Los Angeles Lakers must focus on ball movement if LeBron James doesn’t play against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Lakers are listing James as doubtful. LeBron currently leads the NBA in assists per game: Kuz said the Lakers must focus on ball movement without LeBron. “LeBron does a great job […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is probable to play against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday after missing five games in a row recovering from a left ankle sprain. Kyle Kuzma practiced in full today and is probable to play against Denver tomorrow. — Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) December 21, 2019 Kuzma missed the first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to adhere Kyle Kuzma as a vital piece to the roster, something they expected to do before a summer-long injury kept him out of the hardwood for the opening portion of the season. Yet his measly averages of 11.1 points and 3.4 rebounds through 20 games this season have […]

It has been a roller-coaster ride for Kyle Kuzma during his third season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, and after having missed each of the team’s past five games due to a left ankle injury, head coach Frank Vogel hopes to have the forward back for Sunday’s contest versus the Denver Nuggets. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar Anthony Davis as questionable to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, while forward Kyle Kuzma remains out. Davis didn’t play on Tuesday versus the Indiana Pacers because of his sprained right ankle. The Lakers lost to the Pacers, 105-102: #Lakers' status report for tomorrow's game against the #Bucks: QUESTIONABLE: Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is currently out with a left ankle sprain. Kuzma, however, told Dave McMenamin of ESPN his ankle sprain is unrelated to the stress reaction he suffered over the summer. Kyle Kuzma tells ESPN his left ankle sprain is totally unrelated to the stress reaction he suffered this summer. […]

Los Angeles Lakers third-year forward Kyle Kuzma has been unable to shake off a lingering ankle issue that forced him to miss out on L.A.’s Wednesday night victory against the Orlando Magic. According to a recent report, the 24-year-old will remain on the sidelines for Friday’s matchup against the Miami Heat as he continues to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will be held out of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic due to soreness and discomfort from an ankle sprain that occurred in a game against the Washington Wizards earlier this season, according to a report from Mike Trudell. Kyle Kuzma is out tonight in Orlando due to […]

After their successful start in the young 2019-20 season, the Los Angeles Lakers still haven’t earned the respect of several critics. They have defeated several of the strongest teams both in the East and West, yet people continue to say that the Purple and Gold have not matched up with the best of the best […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma showed some signs of life on Friday, as he helped his squad to another easy win. L.A. cruised to victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, 136-113, and Kuzma was one of the team’s primary contributors on the evening with 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting, three 3-pointers, six rebounds, one […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma spent the first few days of the 2019-20 season on the sidelines, nursing an ankle injury that forced him out of the World Cup. Yet the invaluable spark plug made use of his extra time making deliveries part-time for Panera Bread as a way to make some extra cash. […]