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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 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has signed a five-year agreement with Puma, becoming the face of the sneaker and sports clothing company, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The deal is worth about $15 million over those five years, per Marc Stein of The New York Times. The third-year wing came […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran forward Jared Dudley says Kyle Kuzma is the key for the Lakers to have a championship season in 2019-20. It looks like Dudley is going to be in the ear of Kuzma all season, making sure the youngster is taking care of his body and playing the game the right way. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is entering his third NBA season, and expectations for the youngster are already through the roof. Not only is Kuzma expected to take on more responsibility during the 2018-19 campaign, but the Lakers are viewed as title contenders, meaning that every good thing (and bad thing) Kuzma does will […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma knows the team has championship aspirations, but the talented swingman doesn’t want to look ahead. Kuzma is focusing on simply making the playoffs before thinking about a championship. The Lakers haven’t made the postseason since 2013. Kyle Kuzma on the #Lakers' goals as a team – "Make the […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma will miss the start of training camp as he continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg. Kuzma talked about the injury with reporters on Friday at Lakers media day. #Lakers' Kyle Kuzma on his stress reaction injury – "At first I was disappointed because […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka insists there’s plenty of optimism regarding small forward Kyle Kuzma’s foot injury. Kuzma will miss the start of training camp as he continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg. #Lakers' Rob Pelinka on Kyle Kuzma's stress reaction in his left foot – "There's […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has chimed in on Kyle Kuzma’s foot injury. The legendary head coach praised the forward and feels bad that injury will affect his performance with the Los Angeles Lakers. Per Lakers reporter Kevin Ding, Popovich briefly recalled coaching Kuzma for Team USA. He tagged him as a versatile […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have encountered yet another bump in the road as they prepare for a 2019-20 NBA season that carries championship expectations. The team announced that forward Kyle Kuzma will be out until at least mid-October with a foot injury: The Lakers announce that Kyle Kuzma will be out until at least mid […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally catapulted themselves back into NBA relevancy, as they swung a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis back in June and added numerous veteran players to their roster throughout the offseason. Of course, the Lakers were upstaged by the Clippers, who added both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but even with […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been in the NBA headlines recently, and even the youngster appears surprised by it. Kuzma has been nursing a stress injury in his left ankle, and it has been reported that he could possibly miss the start of training camp as his recovery turned out slower than expected. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers expect Kyle Kuzma to miss the start of training camp as he continues to recover from a stress injury in his lower left leg, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Kuzma’s rehab is said to be progressing well, but it appears the Lakers are going to be cautious […]

Nike is expected to decline matching the multi-year contract offer shoe company and sports outfitter Puma has made to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Puma extended an offer to the up-and-coming start two weeks ago, one that Nike, who has outfitted Kuzma for the first […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gathered some concern about Kyle Kuzma’s injured left ankle, which rendered him unable to take the floor with Team USA earlier this summer, making him the last cut before the team traveled to China for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Kuzma’s injury was listed as “left ankle soreness” initially, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma quoted a famous line from the movie “Friday” while reacting to the news that Antonio Brown got released by the New England Patriots. Brown got cut by the Patriots on Friday. When the Pro Bowl wide receiver tweeted about getting fired on a Friday, Kuzma used that opportunity […]

Alex Caruso is one of the most beloved players on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. His energetic plays, combined with his dunks and 3-point shooting, has made him a must-see fixture for the fans that flock Staples Center on the regular. The growth of his status as a local icon has been notable that some […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel thinks small forward Kyle Kuzma is “going to be an ass kicker for us this year.” Kuzma was the only youngster on the Lakers who survived the Anthony Davis trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, as Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart were all sent to New Orleans. Los […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in the basketball shoe industry. A recent report suggested Kuzma was closing in on a deal with Puma, but the latest from ESPN’s Nick DePaula says he’s still in negotiations with numerous companies: Kyle Kuzma is continuing to have ongoing shoe […]