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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had some nice words for Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma, who was supposed to be a member of the USA men’s national basketball team that competed in the FIBA World Cup. After posting averages of 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season, Kuzma was invited […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma made his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, scoring nine points and grabbing three boards in just under 19 minutes of action. However, after missing the entire preseason due to a foot injury, the Lakers are keeping Kuzma on a minutes restriction. Head coach Frank Vogel […]

The Los Angeles Lakers bought stock in Kyle Kuzma as the premier player in their young core this summer. While general manager Rob Pelinka parted ways with Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart in order to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Lakers became intent on keeping Kuzma. Kuzma was set […]

A pair of professional Los Angeles athletes have beef—but it’s over the video game “Call of Duty.” Rams star running back Todd Gurley was challenged by Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma on Friday. Appearing in a pre-recorded video on ESPN’s “The Jump,” Kuzma called out Gurley’s skills on the sticks. “You know you’re one of my […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been sidelined through the early stages of this season. However, the 24-year-old is set to make his return to the lineup for Friday night’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel confirmed the news: Frank Vogel confirmed that @kylekuzma is ready to roll, and […]

Josh Hart may be playing for the New Orleans Pelicans nowadays, but that doesn’t mean Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will stop having fun with his former teammate. Hart, one of the latest faces for various NBA-related memes, pulled a fast one on rookie Jaxson Hayes late in the game against the Denver Nuggets […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis is enthusiastic about a possible small lineup alongside LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma in the frontcourt. Kuzma is expected to make his season debut on Friday when the Lakers take on the Dallas Mavericks on the road: I asked AD today about potential “small” 3-man line ups […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says center Dwight Howard had the best Halloween costume. Howard dressed up as Rasputia from Norbit: Another highlight of a very light-hearted Lakers practice was Kyle Kuzma pulling out his phone to show everyone Dwight Howard’s costume: Rasputia from Norbit. “Best costume, bar none,” Kuzma said. “He was […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is expected to make his season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, and star LeBron James is happy to have him back in the lineup. Kuzma is making his way back from a left foot stress reaction: LeBron on Kyle Kuzma, who he said practiced today: “He […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is set to make his season debut against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday after missing all of the preseason and the first four games of the regular season. Kuzma is slated to play 15-20 minutes in his return to the lineup, a measure the Lakers are taking in hopes […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma will make his season debut on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Kuzma is making his way back from a left foot stress reaction: Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will make his season debut on Friday against the Mavericks in Dallas, […]

If the Los Angeles Lakers want to upgrade their roster, they may have to part ways with Danny Green or Kyle Kuzma. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, league executives believe Green and Kuzma are the Lakers’ best trade assets. Both players have big roles in Los Angeles, so it’s doubtful general manager Rob Pelinka […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will travel with the team during their upcoming three-game road trip, according to Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. In addition, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel did not rule out Kuzma playing at some point during the stretch. Kuzma is practicing with the G League’s South Bay Lakers and then will […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma could make his season debut this week, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Charania reports Kuzma is 100 percent and just getting back into shape now. The Lakers swingman is making his way back from a left foot stress reaction. NBA Insider @ShamsCharania reports on […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma could soon be in line to make his season debut. According to head coach Frank Vogel, the 6-foot-9 forward will travel on this upcoming three-game road trip to and that it’s possible he returns to the floor in one of those games, per Bill Oram of The Athletic. Kuzma […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently being led by superstar forward LeBron James and former New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis. However, while they have already looked impressive at times early on in the 2019-20 regular season, former team president Magic Johnson believes that the eventual addition of a currently injured Kyle Kuzma will […]

Good news, Los Angeles Lakers fans — Kyle Kuzma is on the verge of making his return. Kuzma, who has been dealing with a foot injury since participating in the FIBA World Cup with Team USA in August, is now progressing towards a return. The 24-year-old forward has been doing four-on-four work in practice — […]

Slowly but surely, Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma is making progress from his injury. Kuzma is still recovering from a left foot stress reaction. He played four-on-four with Lakers assistants, the most he’s done since getting hurt: Frank Vogel said Kyle Kuzma was able to play 4-on-4 live with assistant coaches today, which is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will once again be without small forward Kyle Kuzma when they host the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on Friday. Kuzma is still recovering from a left foot stress reaction: #Lakers Kyle Kuzma has officially been ruled OUT for Friday’s game against the #Jazz — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) October 23, 2019 […]

The Lakers fell to the Clippers in Tuesday night’s season-opener, 112-102. There were several interesting takeaways from the game, but it was clear that the Lakers could have used Kyle Kuzma’s services. Though they got solid contributions from their stars, the Lakers were without Kuzma, as he is still recovering from a stress reaction in […]

Opening night is finally upon us, and to kick things off, we shall be treated to a matchup between two teams whose rivalry dates back to several decades. The Los Angeles Clippers will be hosting the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, and this contest will showcase two early-season favorites to go all the way […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will officially be without forward Kyle Kuzma when the once heralded Western Conference franchise opens up its 2019-20 regular season on Tuesday evening. With Kuzma already ruled out for the crosstown affair between the Lakers and rival Los Angeles Clippers, it appears as though the up-and-coming swingman is more than eager […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma suffered an ankle injury while playing for Team USA during the 2019 FIBA World Cup. He has been sidelined for the last two months as a result, but he ‘optimistic’ about the recovery process. “I haven’t really been doing too much, really, for the last two months, so just […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing to have a big 2019-20 NBA season after acquiring Anthony Davis via trade this offseason. Davis and LeBron James are primed to be one of the must-watch NBA duos. However, lost in the mix is the role that forward Kyle Kuzma could play in the Lakers’ quest for success. […]

Self-care is one of the most underrated aspects of being an adult. We must watch what we eat and drink, as it becomes a reflection of how we look. It’s becoming the new norm for the 2010s, and getting the right rest and not overexerting ourselves also play into self-care. For NBA free agent Jamal Crawford, it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have decided to exercise Kyle Kuzma’s player option for 2020-21. This was merely a formality as the season approaches: OFFICIAL: The Lakers have exercised their team option on Kyle Kuzma https://t.co/Gwv1KMfgc0 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 17, 2019 Kuzma, who’s currently dealing with a left foot stress reaction, has established […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel makes it seem like small forward Kyle Kuzma won’t be ready for the season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kuzma continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg. He is currently doing non-contact stuff at practice. This was Frank Vogel on Kyle Kuzma […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel gave an update on Kyle Kuzma’s status, noting that he’s not closing the door on the swingman suiting up in their season opener. Vogel and the Lakers are still monitoring Kuzma’s injured foot. He’s listed as “day-by-day.” Frank Vogel said Kyle Kuzma will be "day-by-day" moving forward to […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma has been cleared for non-contact practice, according to head coach Frank Vogel. Kuzma continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg. Kyle Kuzma has been cleared for non-contact practice, according to Frank Vogel. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) October 15, 2019 Last season for the […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma appears to be nearing a return to action following a rather lengthy spell on the sidelines due to a foot injury he sustained prior to the start of the FIBA World Cup in China. In a recent tweet, Kuzma himself provided a bit of a teaser for his potential […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was nearly traded to New Orleans in February. With the Lakers struggling to save their season, former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson engaged Pelicans management on a blockbuster deal that would have sent Kuzma and a host of other Laker youngsters to New Orleans in exchange for superstar […]

The current controversy involving the NBA and China has had a butterfly effect throughout the entire league. What was initially a spat between the nation and Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has now impacted so many other aspects of the game. One player in particular who turned out to be a bit of a […]

After signing a multi-million dollar deal with Puma, Los Angeles Lakers rising star Kyle Kuzma is now considered as the new face of the sportswear brand. Recently, the 24-year-old opened up about what has been somewhat of an overwhelming experience for him. “For me to be a face of a brand, that’s a one-of-a-kind feeling, […]

Gilbert Arenas joined Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, and Arenas noted his desire to see the Lakers deploy an ultra-big lineup in the coming season to help them win a title. This lineup would consist of LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee. For now, it doesn’t appear as […]

Kyle Kuzma first got to play with one of his idols in LeBron James during his second year in the league. Kuzma’s experience was starkly different than draftmate and former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball as to how he dealt with being able to play alongside someone he looked up to growing up: […]

Kyle Kuzma has received quite a bit of positive attention as of late. Is the Lakers forward deserving of this praise, or does this recognition simply come along with being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers? To an outside eye, Kuzma is the third star on a Lakers roster that includes LeBron James and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will be one of the few NBA players to make more money from a sneaker sponsorship than his own NBA deal. The 24-year-old inked a five-year deal with Puma that is expected to net him over $20 million over the life of the deal, making him the face of […]

Kyle Kuzma became the face of Puma, a sneaker and sports clothing brand that has now resurfaced in the basketball world after nearly two decades out of the NBA realm. The Los Angeles Lakers forward signed a five-year deal worth approximately $3 million per year to become the face of the company. The 6-foot-9 forward, […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma signed an endorsement deal with Puma on Wednesday. The Lakers swingman showed off his special new logo for his fans on Twitter: My marathon continues 🏁🏁🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/UkA7PG6ORD — kuz (@kylekuzma) October 2, 2019 Off the court, things are good for Kyle Kuzma. Now, the youngster has to get […]