Kyle Kuzma Articles - Page 29

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki will be competing in the Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend for one last hurrah, so why not let Atlanta Hawks wing Vince Carter compete in the Slam Dunk Contest? Many fans and media pundits want to see it, and now, Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma is petitioning to get […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was one of many NBA players to react to Thursday’s blockbuster trade between the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks that included Kristaps Porzingis. With the NBA trade deadline only a week away, the Knicks figured they would go ahead and make one of the biggest trades of the […]

Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly offered Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Ivica Zubac, and 1st round pick for New Orleans Pelicans’ star Anthony Davis. They have reportedly called Pelicans GM Dell Demps to let him know that one of the trade scenarios include almost their entire young core. Sources: Lakers […]

New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter is always entertaining, and on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, that was on full display. After having not played in six of the Knicks’ last seven games, Kanter finally saw the floor on Wednesday evening, and upon entering the contest, Kanter kissed the Madison Square Garden court. […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma told local reporters on Wednesday that it’s actually good for players to be mentioned in trade rumors. New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis has requested a trade and the Lakers are expected to heavily pursue a deal which brings AD to Los Angeles. The Lakers will likely have […]

The Anthony Davis to Los Angeles trade scenario is now in full swing. With the Lakers reportedly willing to get aggressive with trade packages for Davis by the deadline, they realize the time is perfect to go ahead and land the generational talent. But, in order to complete this mission, the trade must include Lonzo […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without forward Kyle Kuzma against the Philadelphia 76ers, but will have Josh Hart in the lineup, despite missing Monday’s practice with knee tendinitis, according to ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward. Kuzma is dealing with a sore left hip, which kept him out of Sunday’s 116-102 win over the Phoenix Suns. The […]

In other Lakers news not concerning Anthony Davis, superstar forward LeBron James will remain out in their showdown against the Philadelphia 76ers, while sophomores Kyle Kuzma (hip) and Josh Hart (knee) are questionable to play, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. #Lakers officially list LeBron James as OUT for tomorrow's game against the #76ers. #LakeShow will […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue to play shorthanded, as it has been announced that forward Kyle Kuzma and center Tyson Chandler won’t be playing against the Phoenix Suns. Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints confirmed this development, with Kyle Kuzma still recovering from a hip injury and Tyson Chandler resting. No Kyle Kuzma tonight for the […]

And so, the roller coaster ride towards the trade deadline begins for the Los Angeles Lakers and its fans. The Lakers are 25-24 midway to the season, and their superstar, LeBron James is in danger of missing his the playoffs for the first time since 2005. James suffered a grade 3 groin injury during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, and the team could be very shorthanded. Superstar small forward LeBron James is still out with the groin injury he suffered on Christmas Day against the Golden State Warriors, while second-year swingman Kyle Kuzma is questionable to play. Kyle Kuzma did not practice today and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would love to acquire a second superstar alongside LeBron James this season, even if it means they have to part ways with Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma or Lonzo Ball, according to Bill Oram of The Atheltic. The issue is there likely won’t be any superstars available via trade at this year’s […]

Kyle Kuzma had a subpar outing for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, as his team lost 120-105 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Staples Center. Following the defeat, Kuzma admitted that he has been suffering from a lingering hip injury, which has had an adverse affect on his recent play. Kyle Kuzma said his hip […]

Don’t count Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma among those who were afraid when All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Golden State Warriors over the summer. When asked what his thoughts were of Cousins’ deal with the Warriors, Kuzma had this to say: “I’m a competitor so I didn’t really get scared or […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball suffered a gruesome ankle sprain during the Lakers’ overtime loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night and had to be helped off the floor. Ball will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with the injury, but Kyle Kuzma said that the second-year floor general was actually relieved that the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have a chance to shoot their best shot this offseason for their main target in New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis. While the purple-and-gold have two recent No. 2 overall picks on their roster, their best young trade asset isn’t Brandon Ingram or Lonzo Ball, but rather their 27th overall […]

According to a former NBA general manager, Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers is the team’s biggest asset among its young core group. The former GM pointed to Kuzma’s offensive talent, noting that he fits today’s basketball standards. Among the Lakers’ young core, which comprises Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, and Josh Hart, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with a huge road win on Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma had a stellar night. Kyle Kuzma finished with 32 points in the win and made a career-high seven shots from beyond the arc. Kuzma told reporters after the game that […]

The 2019 NBA Trade Deadline is just under a month away, and the trade market across the association has already started to heat up. Speculation has already started to circulate on whether a couple big name players will be moved come February. All-Star big man Anthony Davis is a popular name on the rumor mill, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the top teams in the Western Conference in late December. However, they lost LeBron James and Rajon Rondo to injuries and they haven’t been able to carry their momentum in 2019. The Lakers have lost six of their last ten games and are on the verge of falling […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma seemingly found a way to tweet during halftime of their game against the Chicago Bulls: @Ballislife — kuz (@kylekuzma) January 16, 2019 Some fans weren’t so kind to let it slide, even though Kuz seemed to have tweeted it during the halftime break: https://twitter.com/basketball2485/status/1085398373484711936?s=19 Bruh y’all barely winning against […]

Nike made big waves today posting a video featuring young NBA players trying on their new self-lacing basketball shoes. Though the teaser doesn’t show the shoes, Jordan Bell summarized the video perfectly with his opening line: “Oh sh**.” The video, including players such as De’Aaron Fox, Kyle Kuzma, Jayson Tatum and more, showcased the players’ […]

LOS ANGELES – Heading into Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers had lost 12 straight games while sporting one of the NBA’s worst records at 8-35. Despite their losing streak and being at the beginning of the post-LeBron James era, the Cavs came to play on Sunday handing the LeBron-less Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year forward Kyle Kuzma scored a career-high 41 points on Wednesday night, leading his team to 113-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons without LeBron James. A steal at the end of the first round of the 2017 NBA Draft, Kuzma has been the Lakers’ second best player this season. Kuzma has averaged […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got an impressive 113-100 win against the Detroit Pistons behind Kyle Kuzma’s career-high 41 points. Aside from being the fifth player this season to score at least 40 points in three quarters, Kuz achieved another feat that no other player has done since the shot clock was introduced to the league. […]

LOS ANGELES – After dropping five out of the first six games without an injured LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers have started to come on strong with some impressive performances from some of their talented young players. Against the Dallas Mavericks, it was Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball that stepped up with both players […]

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-100 behind Kyle Kuzma’s career-high 41 points. What’s more impressive is that Kuzma did it during the first three quarters of the game. With the recent accomplishment of the sophomore guard, he joins teammate LeBron James, Golden State Warriors’ tandem of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma channeled his inner Kobe Bryant by torching the Detroit Pistons for a career-high 41 points, in just three quarters. New career high 41 PTS for Kuz Still a full quarter to play 🔥 (via @NBA)pic.twitter.com/cOti0lst54 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 10, 2019 Kuzma was too much for the Pistons […]

Kyle Kuzma has been one of the best players for the Los Angeles Lakers this season, He’s currently the team’s second leading scorer behind superstar LeBron James. While consistency hasn’t been one of the Lakers’ strengths this season, they clearly have the potential to be one of the best teams in the league when LeBron […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is a very crafty player, and he showed some of that off on Wednesday against Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center. Sensing that Blake Griffin was waiting for the chase down block, Kyle Kuzma faked out the high flyer with a beautiful ball fake, allowing […]

Playing small ball is a popular strategy in the NBA today and Kyle Kuzma believes the Los Angeles Lakers could find success using this type of lineup. As the season progresses, Kyle Kuzma thinks the Lakers might start playing smaller. Once the Lakers are healthy again, Kyle Kuzma is curious to see a potential Lakers’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a No. 2 scoring option to cement itself in the near future, giving LeBron James a sense of comfort when both on and off the court. Kyle Kuzma is gunning for that role. James’ partnership with Brandon Ingram has been underwhelming, as the latter has struggled […]

After missing two games in a row due to a back injury, Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma will play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. Kyle Kuzma suffered the back injury last Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center. An MRI showed Kuzma had a contusion in his back. Kyle […]

According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Kyle Kuzma is traveling with the Los Angeles Lakers to Minnesota, but he is questionable for the team’s Sunday game due to a lower back contusion. Kuzma’s back kept him out of Friday night’s game against the New York Knicks, an embarrassing loss at the hands of one of […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has gained a lot of fans during his impressive rookie season. He’s also been a great asset for the team this season, despite their recent struggles. Kuzma, being a young and promising player, still finds time to joke around on social media. Early on Friday, he posted a photo […]

It hasn’t been a great season for the New York Knicks, and all the losing is starting to take its toll on Tim Hardaway Jr. The Knicks currently own the third worst record in the league at 9-29. They’ve lost 13 of their last 14 games, so Tim Hardaway Jr. is naturally frustrated about things […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the New York Knicks on Friday night, and the team will be without second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma. Kuzma injured his back on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. An MRI revealed that Kuzma has a contusion in his back. Kyle Kuzma is officially OUT tonight. #Lakers — Ryan Ward […]

Los Angeles Lakers president Magic Johnson took to Twitter to do some campaigning for his players on Friday, urging fans to vote LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, JaVale McGee, Brandon Ingram and Lonzo Ball into the All-Star Game. Surprisingly, though, Magic Johnson deleted the tweet. Magic Johnson deleted this tweeting encouraging #Lakers fans to go vote for […]