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LOS ANGELES – Kyle Kuzma is officially safe. The Los Angeles Lakers forward remained in purple and gold on Thursday after the NBA trade deadline had passed and the team elected not to make a move. Over the past few weeks, Kuzma’s name was constantly mentioned in trade rumors involving the Lakers. It seemed more […]

The New York Knicks reportedly wanted Kyle Kuzma and Danny Green for Marcus Morris, but the Lakers had no interest in doing that deal and walked away from trade talks late, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Knicks wound up trading Morris to the other team in LA, the Los Angeles Clippers: Following up […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is over, and the Los Angeles Lakers failed to trade third-year forward Kyle Kuzma. And by failed, I mean it was a failure not moving the 24-year-old former first-round pick out of Utah. Kuzma has failed to significantly improve in his third NBA season after a breakthrough debut season in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have removed Kyle Kuzma from trade discussions with the New York Knicks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This comes in the wake of talks that the Knicks are sending Marcus Morris to the Los Angeles Clippers for a package that includes Maurice Harkless and other assets. How deep New […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, with the Los Angeles Lakers rumored to be one of the top-tier teams around the league strongly considering making a deal before the buzzer sounds at noon PST on Feb. 6. The rumors have been swirling in Los Angeles, while the city and the franchise […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma says Kobe Bryant used to tell him if he’s not getting talked about in trade talks, he was doing something wrong. The New York Knicks have had exploratory conversations with the Lakers on Kuzma, who has seemingly been in trade rumors for over a year now: “Kobe use to tell me if […]

LOS ANGELES – As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the one player on the Los Angeles Lakers mentioned more than any other in trade rumors is Kyle Kuzma. That cloud of uncertainty has been hanging over Kuzma’s head ever since he became a Laker, and this year might be when he’s finally traded elsewhere. Although […]

The New York Knicks have been engaged in trade discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Knicks are said to be interested in acquiring Kyle Kuzma. However, talks between the two teams is at a bit of a standstill as Thursday’s deadline draws near. According to a report from Ian Begley of SNY, the Lakers […]

Los Angeles Lakers rising star Kyle Kuzma has seen his name thrown around in a ton of trade rumors of late. There’s little doubt that the 24-year-old is one of the most promising young studs in the league today, so it’s no surprise that other teams are lining up to try and snag him away […]

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly unlikely to accept a Bogdan Bogdanovic for Kyle Kuzma trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. Both Bogdanovic and Kuzma’s names have been in trade talks for the past month with several packages being discussed, but mostly a straight-up swap between the two […]

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly will only trade small forward Kyle Kuzma for a high-end rotation player, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The New York Knicks have had exploratory conversations with the Lakers on Kuzma: Shams Charania on Kyle Kuzma: "I haven't gotten a sense that they're actively trying to shop […]

FS1’s Chris Broussard forgot that veteran point guard Jeff Teague isn’t on the Minnesota Timberwolves anymore while discussing a trade involving Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma. Broussard said the Lakers should trade Kuzma to the Timberwolves for Teague and small forward Robert Covington. However, Minnesota traded Teague to the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 16. […]

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers have discussed a trade surrounding third-year forward Kyle Kuzma, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Knicks have had exploratory conversations on Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2020 The Knicks’ interest in the former first-round pick from […]

EL SEGUNDO – The NBA trade deadline is only days away with teams around the league having until 12 p.m. PST to conclude their business to improve their rosters. The Los Angeles Lakers, as per usual, have had a few trade rumors swirling ahead of the deadline, with Kyle Kuzma being the name mentioned the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been compared to some of the best players in NBA history leading back to his time at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson are the two legendary icons that regularly get mentioned when it comes to comparing James to great players of the past. […]

It’s that time of the year again when NBA fans keep refreshing their social media feeds for the latest and hottest “Woj bombs” out there. We’re talking about the NBA trade deadline set this upcoming Thursday, February 6. NBA contenders will once again look to shore up their rosters in a bid for a strong […]

The trade market has been eerily quiet over the past couple of weeks. There have been a number of relatively significant moves, but none that has been of the landscape-shifting variety. There’s always a possibility that nothing of this nature transpires before the February 6 deadline. But at this point, it’s hard to shake off […]

Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma is still grieving after the untimely passing of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, but he knows they must continue and honor the legacy of the Black Mamba. Speaking to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, Kuz opened up about using basketball to help him and the Lakers cope with the loss […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly not aggressively shopping forward Kyle Kuzma, according to Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report. Kuzma’s status with the Lakers has been in question ever since his trainer called out Lakers superstar LeBron James: A source familiar with the team’s thinking disputes that the Lakers are aggressively shopping Kyle Kuzma after […]

Kyle Kuzma never played a single minute alongside Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuzma never played against Bryant in the NBA. However, he had a close relationship with the future Hall of Famer as a pupil, and his passing took its toll on the 24-year-old forward. Kuzma is one of a select few […]

The Sacramento Kings were looking to make moves in December once it became apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to part with forward Kyle Kuzma for the right price. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Kings offered forward Nemanja Bjelica and a pick in return for Kuzma. The Lakers reportedly counteracted […]

Apart from his five NBA championships, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s legacy is built upon how he inspired this generation of basketball players. The 41-year-old retired superstar and his daughter Gianna Bryant were confirmed dead on Sunday, after figuring in a tragic helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Among those who looked up to Bryant […]

According to a recent report, the Toronto Raptors are seriously looking at the prospect of parting ways with a number of their core players from last season’s memorable championship run. Along with Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka — both of whom are on expiring deals — another name that has reportedly also been placed on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been outstanding all season long, and at 36-9, they currently have a firm hold on the number one seed in a ruthless Western Conference. Nonetheless, this has not stopped them from considering their options as the February trade deadline quickly approaches. At this point, the biggest name that has been […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has landed a multi-year extension of his footwear and apparel endorsement deal with the GOAT app, according to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula. GOAT is obviously an acronym for “Greatest Of All Time.” The app was established in 2015 and has become a force in the digital marketplace, […]

Kyle Kuzma might be pondering this next point: With the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline rapidly approaching and the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly seeking additions to their roster, what Derrick Rose has done for the Detroit Pistons should be catching their attention. Rose’s basketball odyssey is well-known by most hardcore hoop fans, but a deal to […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma seems to be enjoying his time off in New York, as he was seen having a dinner date with actress Vanessa Hudgens. The Lakers are currently in the Big Apple as they take on the New York Knicks on Wednesday at Madison Square Arena. As seen in several photos […]

For those who voraciously consume NBA updates on social media, it’s almost difficult to believe that Kyle Kuzma still plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. With his name seemingly brought up in every mock trade scenario conceivable over the past two years, Kuzma remains as the third-leading scorer on a squad with the best record […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma admits he’s still “learning how to play championship basketball.” This season marks the first time Kuzma is playing on a Lakers team with championship aspirations. The talented forward is learning what it takes to contribute to winning besides scoring: “My learning curve has been pretty accelerated in a sense,” […]

It’s an open secret to many NBA fans that the Los Angeles Lakers are shopping Kyle Kuzma around in the hopes of acquiring a third star that will complete the Lakers’ championship core. However, it’s also clear to everyone eyeing the situation that there’s still no clear destination for the young forward. According to Lakers […]

If the first two and a half months of the NBA regular season are any indication, the Los Angeles Lakers do not need to make a significant trade in order to be the best team in the league. That’s not to say that it wouldn’t be to the team’s benefit if they did land an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got Kyle Kuzma’s best night of the season during a 125-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, as the forward logged a season-high 40 minutes and scored 36 points with LeBron James and Anthony Davis both out of the lineup. Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has heard all the trade rumors […]

From Anthony Davis, to LeBron James, to Dwight Howard, Kyle Kuzma believes that every single Los Angeles Lakers player has something to prove. Per Spectrum SportsNet (h/t Christian Rivas of SB Nation), Kuzma claims that the entire Lakers crew crave for the win every single night. And in their quest to snag that elusive title, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley had high praise for teammate Kyle Kuzma after the 24-year-old scored a season-high 36 points during Saturday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Dudley said Kuzma has “scary” potential and even called him the “key” to the Lakers’ season: That boy @kylekuzma was 🥘 last night! So much potential […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma turned in his best individual outing of the season on Saturday, leading a Lakers team playing without LeBron James and Anthony Davis to a 125-110 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kuzma poured in a season-high 36 points on 15-of-24 shooting in the road victory. When whether his outstanding […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Rajon Rondo, and Kyle Kuzma had a tough task ahead of them on Saturday, taking on the tough Oklahoma City Thunder on the road minus their two superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James missed the game due to flu-like symptoms while Davis sat out his second straight game with a […]

No LeBron James, no Anthony Davis? No problem for the Los Angeles Lakers. Third-year forward Kyle Kuzma stepped up big-time for the short-handed Lakers and dropped a season-high 36 points in their recently concluded 125-110 road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. ✨ Season-high for Kuz ✨@kylekuzma's 36 PTS power the @Lakers to the […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma scored a season-high 26 points on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks, helping LA defeat Dallas without superstar big man Anthony Davis. Kuzma played 34 minutes against the Mavs. After the game, the Lakers swingman told Allie Clifton of Spectrum SportsNet that the more minutes he gets, the more […]

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