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Though the circumstances were irregular inside the NBA’s bubble complex, the Los Angeles Lakers managed to claim their 17th championship with a 4-2 Finals victory over the Miami Heat. As a result, the Lakers (both Minneapolis and L.A.) are now tied with the Boston Celtics for the most titles in league history. Here’s a look […]

The Los Angeles Lakers face something of a conundrum when it comes to the future of former first-round pick Kyle Kuzma. It was not long ago Kuzma looked like a future franchise centerpiece. He came into last season having averaged 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his sophomore campaign while also showing more […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the franchise this summer. If Kuzma and the Lakers can’t agree to a deal, the talented swingman will enter restricted free agency in 2021 after Los Angeles offers him his qualifying offer. After helping the Lakers win the 2020 title […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is making sure he has a productive offseason. While surely gearing up for the upcoming 2020-21 season, the 25-year old is also giving his input on the designing of the new Puma rollout: The Clyde All-Pro Kuzma Mid. Kuzma recently inked a five-year, $15 million dollar deal with Puma, […]

It turned out that not only Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James but also his teammate in Kyle Kuzma expressed his disappointment on Twitter after fans immediately stormed the field in the aftermath of Notre Dame’s 47-40 win against the No.1 ranked Clemson Tigers. https://twitter.com/kylekuzma/status/1325306956005875712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1325306956005875712%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Flebronwire.usatoday.com%2F2020%2F11%2F08%2Flebron-james-kyle-kuzma-confused-after-seeing-notre-dame-fans-rush-field%2F Kuzma was upset because his Lakers squad and the rest […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, like the rest of his teammates, celebrated the Dodgers’ first championship in 32 years. He posted a series of tweets congratulating the team, honored the late Kobe Bryant by alluding to the Lakers’ and Dodgers’ number of combined titles and his jersey number, and lamented that the teams couldn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma brought up an interesting insight following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series win on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old took this as an opportunity to honor the late, great Kobe Bryant. Kuzma took to Twitter to share how the Lakers and Dodgers winning titles were both an ode to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma expressed his disappointment on Twitter with the cancellation of championship parades amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. His reaction was prompted after another Los Angeles squad in the Dodgers recently won the 2020 World Series title in Major League Baseball and ended a 32-year long championship drought for the franchise. […]

Just a few weeks after getting his fourth NBA title, LeBron James is celebrating another championship after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the MLB World Series over the Tampa Bay Rays. The Dodgers escaped the resilient Rays in Game 6, 3-1, behind Mookie Betts, who scored the last two runs (including a massive home run […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma is going to find himself in trade rumors this offseason despite the team winning the 2020 championship at Walt Disney World over the Miami Heat in six games. Kuzma was the only young player from the Lakers’ 2018-19 roster to survive the Anthony Davis trade with the New […]

Speaking on JJ Reddick’s podcast–“Load Management”–Lakers’ forward Jared Dudley addressed Snoop Dogg’s rant criticizing Danny Green for his missed three-point attempt at the end of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, that would have won the game and series. “…Laker fans, like Snoop Dogg calling out Danny Green and then when we win feeling good. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma still can’t believe he won an NBA title in just his third season in the league. The 25-year-old shared his excitement on Twitter on Thursday, revealing how thrilled he was to accomplish a childhood dream he once had. Yo just accomplished a whole life long goal. Like when I […]

Kyle Kuzma is still on cloud nine at the moment, as he enjoys the spoils of his first-ever NBA title with the Los Angeles Lakers. But that championship-high might night last as long, considering his name is once again dragged in numerous trade rumors. Heading into his fourth year, the 25-year-old forward is reportedly one […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma just got his first ring at 25 years old and in his third season in the NBA. While he can call himself an NBA champion, he cannot declare for certain that he’ll be a Laker next season. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Kuzma’s situation on Thursday. The forward […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are finally back in L.A. and small forward Kyle Kuzma had the perfect reaction upon landing back home. Take a look: Kuz’s reaction to being back home in LA 😂 pic.twitter.com/IRoX4I1z0N — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) October 12, 2020 Kyle Kuzma and the Lakers were at Walt Disney World since July. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest acquisition in JR Smith celebrated his first title with the franchise in his own true fashion. Not only him, but also Alex Caruso, Kyle Kuzma, and Dwight Howard all followed in the footsteps of ‘shirtless JR’ during the postgame celebrations, as posted on Twitter. The influence of JR Smith cannot […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have done it again and are NBA champions once more. They’ve furthered the lineage of Lakers greats while bringing the spotlight to the historic franchise that now has a league-tying 17 championships, matching the Boston Celtics. After facing scrutiny for their lack of success in grabbing another star […]

It’s been less than a few hours since Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma was officially crowned an NBA champion. And it seems that the 25-year-old didn’t waste time and went a little too crazy right away as the Lakers finally extinguished the Miami Heat on Sunday’s Game 6. When asked after the game how […]

The writing seemed to be on the wall for the Miami Heat as they went into an NBA Finals Game 5 that felt destined for the Los Angeles Lakers to win. The Heat did the unthinkable in Game 5, however, pulling off a stunning victory behind Jimmy Butler’s epic performance. Butler outdueled LeBron James and Anthony […]

After failing to close the deal in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers will get another shot to do so on Sunday in Game 6. The lead up to the next game can be an anxious time for players, especially at this stage of the season. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma revealed […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s girlfriend Katya Elise Henry isn’t letting the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans live their Game Five loss down. Taking to Twitter following the Heat’s 111-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five, Henry gave the Lakers faithful a piece of her mind. YALL THOUGHT 🖕🏽 — KATYA […]

Kyle Kuzma’s journey in the NBA has been full of wavering expectations. When he was drafted with the 27th overall pick in 2017 and averaged 16.1 points per game on decent percentages his rookie year his stock went sky-high as he was labeled a draft steal destined to become another star for the Los Angeles […]

It takes a team to raise a trophy. While that may be the case, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel gave his expert opinion on which player has made a difference for the Lakers in achieving that milestone during the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat (via Silver Screen & Roll’s Harrison Faigen). https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1314286716342026240 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly have the two best players in the NBA Finals, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis being top five players in the entire league. However, the conversation heading into the Finals was, while L.A. has the two best players, perhaps Miami has the next 5-8 best players, depending on who you […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are some of the most passionate in the entire NBA. They, however, are also some of the most critical. An online petition recently went viral saying Kyle Kuzma doesn’t deserve to have a ring if the team wins the championship. Now, it seems misery indeed loves company because it’s his teammate […]

Retired NBA player Metta World Peace came to the defense of Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, who has been the subject of criticisms for his inconsistent showing in the 2020 playoffs. World Peace, a former Lakers player himself, stressed how valuable Kuz is to LA’s system — particularly his fit alongside the team’s two […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma didn’t mince his words when asked about the possible social media backlash his team is facing after dropping Game 3 against the Miami Heat on Sunday. The 25-year old released some of his frustration after the game and said that he isn’t going to pay attention to all the […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis just experienced an embarrassing moment in Game 3 after teammate Kyle Kuzma left him hanging on a high-five. Following an and-1 play, Davis tried to celebrate with Kuzma on the sidelines. Unfortunately, the Lakers youngster didn’t saw him. Funny enough, AD took it in stride and gave himself […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are just two wins away from capturing the 2020 NBA championship. Should the Purple and Gold franchise capture ring banner no. 17, however, a portion of Laker nation doesn’t believe Kyle Kuzma deserves a ring. A fan created a petition that says if the Los Angeles wins this year’s NBA title, […]

Kyle Kuzma was spared when the Los Angeles Lakers traded a slew of young players and multiple first-round picks to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis in the summer of 2019. The Purple and Gold franchise dealt two former no. 2 overall picks in Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram, along with Josh Hart and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma made his presence felt in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Friday. The 6-foot-8 sparkplug contributed 11 points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field and 2-of-6 from downtown in 22 minutes off the bench. Sitting down with Steve Smith and Jared Greenberg post-match, Kuzma […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James had a hilarious reaction while Kyle Kuzma was in the air, trying to make a Magic Johnson-type pass in Game 2 of the Finals against the Miami Heat. Take a look: Bron knew this Kuz pass had no chance 💀 pic.twitter.com/eWWH6oNbWP — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 3, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma tried to channel his inner Magic Johnson in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat by making a crafty pass. Unfortunately, Kuzma failed miserably and will likely find himself on Shaqtin’ a Fool instead of the game’s highlight reel. Kyle Kuzma going for that No. 1 […]

It has been one of the craziest NBA seasons ever, and now we have finally reached the NBA Finals almost a full year after this 2019-20 campaign officially began. Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat is on Wednesday night. It’s no surprise the Lakers made it […]

Kyle Kuzma saw some of the darkest days in Los Angeles Lakers history, but now, he is seeing the franchise’s resurrection. Speaking to the media following the Lakers’ Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets to book their ticket to the NBA Finals, Kuzma reflected on the horrible past few years that had the Purple […]

Stephen A. Smith, Paul George, and Dwight Howard are all aware that Kyle Kuzma of the Lakers has had a long break while waiting for an opponent in the NBA Western Conference Finals. Kuzma, like the Lakers, has lots of time to watch TV and browse social media. Or defend a teammate for that matter. […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma took to Twitter to react to the news that Breonna Taylor’s family will receive $12 million after Taylor was shot and killed six months ago by Louisville police. Police officers executed a “no-knock” search warrant and killed Taylor while she was in her bed. So how I’m reading […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were named to the All-NBA First Team on Wednesday, and Kyle Kuzma knows how fortunate he is to be teammates with the two future Hall of Famers. The youngster said as much on Twitter. Getting basketball 101 from 2 1st team teachers!!! Congrats bro’s! @KingJames @AntDavis23 […]

During his media session with reporters on Wednesday, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma was asked to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers’ shocking choke job against the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the playoffs. The Clippers had a 3-1 series lead and all signs pointed toward the Lakers and Clips meeting in […]