Kyle Kuzma Articles - Page 25

The Los Angeles Lakers’ stubborn insistence that Anthony Davis won’t play major minutes at center this season complicates matters for his teammates and coaching staff, especially in wake of a torn ACL that will rob DeMarcus Cousins of an opportunity to re-stake his claim as one of the league’s most dynamic big men. Offensively, it’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is glad to have taken the call from Team USA to take part in training camp, as he’s already been learning the ropes of playing in multiple positions during his brief stint with USA Basketball. The rangy forward likes to have this versatility as a weapon, something he can […]

Kyle Kuzma has quickly found his role with Team USA, only less than two weeks since training camp started. The Los Angeles Lakers forward claims he’s figured out what will be his contribution to this team moving forward. “Defensive rebounding, that’s going to be my calling card with this team,” said Kuzma, according to USA […]

Houston Rockets defensive ace PJ Tucker thinks Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma has a chance to be a “good two-way player.” Tucker, one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA, has been impressed by Kuzma’s defensive skills at Team USA practices. Asked respected defender PJ Tucker about Kuz, who’s been focusing on […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says he feels really bad for DeMarcus Cousins, who tore his left ACL in a workout and will miss the entire 2019-20 season. Cousins signed a one-year deal with the Lakers this summer after playing with the Golden State Warriors last season. Kuzma said it was hard to […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox is “the quickest player in the league.” Kuzma, who was also part of the 2017 NBA Draft like Fox, says the Kings have a guy who “wants it” running their offense. “I think his overall confidence, I think the way he […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell praises Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma for the improved defense he has shown in the Team USA training camp. Per Allen Sliwa of ESPN, Mitchell gave Lakers fans something to be excited about. He pointed out that Kuzma is becoming a better defender and has been taking a conscious […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma admits that participating in the Team USA camp is more taxing than a regular training, but he believes it’s way better than playing pickup games this summer. Plenty of NBA stars withdrew from Team USA participation in order to prepare themselves for the upcoming NBA season. However, Kuzma thinks […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma has been enjoying his time with Team USA. Kuzma, the lone Laker with Team USA, says it’s been fun “playing the right way” under head coach Gregg Popovich and with all the star power on the USA team. “We’ve got a deep team. When you play with an […]

USA Basketball is finally rounding up its roster after the recent wave of events have left a lean number of players left in contention for the final 12 spots heading into the FIBA 2019 World Cup in China. Recent cuts saw Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo hit the road, […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma admits he never thought about seeing his fellow young guns being shipped out. For Kuzma, he was bent on developing with them together and eventually forming a dynasty. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kuzma said that it never crossed his mind that he’ll be the last one left […]

According to Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, the team never wanted to part ways with Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart this offseason. However, the opportunity to acquire a generational talent in Anthony Davis is too hard to pass up. “Really, they told all of us. They didn’t want to trade none of […]

In a rather surprising claim, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma said that Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart were all ‘excited’ to be traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason. The Lakers traded Ingram, Ball and Hart along with three first-round picks to the Pelicans in exchange for superstar big man Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is soaking in all of the knowledge that he can from his experience with Team USA, especially with coach Gregg Popovich serving as top general. Kuzma, in fact, hailed the legendary San Antonio Spurs mentor as his favorite coach of all time, per USAB.com: He’s my favorite coach of […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell isn’t buying the fact that he’s rated lower than Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma in NBA 2K20. When Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints tweeted that Harrell’s 83 rating is one point lower than Kuz, the Clippers big man responded and said it’s a “F*****g joke” It’s a fucking joke […]

Los Angeles Lakers incoming third-year forward Kyle Kuzma recently opened up about his relationship with former teammate Lonzo Ball. Both youngsters entered the league at the same time, with the Lakers adding both guys during the 2017 NBA Draft. Speaking to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Kuzma expressed how he had grown very close to Ball […]

Following a stellar sophomore campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers, big things are expected from 6-foot-9 power forward Kyle Kuzma in the coming season. However, it’s not confirmed yet whether Kuzma will start or come off the bench. The natural assumption is Kuzma will start, but new Lakers head coach Frank Vogel could decide otherwise. […]

With the entire nation reeling from a string of random mass shootings of late, Los Angeles Lakers Kyle Kuzma has done his small bit in condoning all the violence that has senselessly taken the lives of so many innocent people. While attending the Team USA basketball camp, Kuzma was seen sporting a white tee that […]

Kyle Kuzma is bound to soon have a few sneaker companies flocking to him after being the lone survivor of a blockbuster trade that sent most of his friends to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis. The Los Angeles Lakers forward is being paid less than six figures per year by Nike, but that […]

On the third day of training camp, Team USA played a 5-on-5 scrimmage pitting the senior team fielding in a small-ball lineup with Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma playing at center. It was part of head coach Gregg Popovich’s ‘experiments’ as they continue to prepare for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. In an interview […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to create a superteam during the offseason, failing to land a third star after Kawhi Leonard chose to go to the Los Angeles Clippers. They still have LeBron James and Anthony Davis, arguably two of the top five players in the NBA today. Realistically, they can already contend for […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma learned of the massive acquisition of Anthony Davis during his stay in China alongside manager Vin Sparacio, who was there with him for business-related activities. The trade sent three of his closest friends in Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart to the New Orleans Pelicans, a move that […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma responded to a video shared on Ballislife.com’s Twitter in which his name was misspelled. The tweet read “Kyle Kuzman [sic] and Myles Turner getting up some shots after USA practice.” Kuzma then told the site to “fire your intern” after the unfortunate mistake. The 24-year-old Kuzma is in Las […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma admit it’s special their fellow 2017 draft class members are with them at Team USA training camp in Las Vegas. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox and Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo are in Las Vegas […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says it’s “lonely” being the only Laker at Team USA training camp in Las Vegas. Lakers superstar power forward Anthony Davis withdrew before the training camp started. Kyle Kuzma on being the only Laker at Team USA camp in Las Vegas: "It's lonely. My boy AD was supposed […]

Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart were traded to the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason, but Kyle Kuzma sees it as a blessing in disguise for his former Los Angeles Lakers teammates. The incoming third-year forward, who has remained friends with Ingram, Ball and Hart, told Arash Markazi of the Los Angeles Times that […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says he’s “not scared” of the competition in Los Angeles or the rest of the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers signed two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquired All-Star swingman Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer. For the first time ever, both the Lakers and […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is committed to playing for USA Basketball this summer despite the fact that several players have already opted to focus on the preparation for the 2019-20 NBA season. The USA national basketball team will not be at full force after most of the biggest stars in the NBA begged […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been working with Carmelo Anthony this summer, and he believes that playing with the former All-Star would be great. In an interview with LA Times’ Arash Markazi, Kuzma said that he would love to play with Melo in the Purple and Gold, but he also understands that the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson recognizes talent when he sees one, and that’s something that he truly believes Kyle Kuzma has. The incoming third-year forward for the Los Angeles Lakers has surprised a lot of people in his first two seasons in the league, and Thompson believes that Kuz will even be better after […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is a big fan of Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma. Thompson believes Kuzma’s game is “perfect” for today’s NBA since the Lakers swingman can score from the perimeter, get to the rim, and finish at the basket. “He’s perfect for today’s game with his ability […]

Should Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma be excited to play with not only future Hall of Famer LeBron James but also All-NBA forward Anthony Davis? Yes. Is the 24-year-old excited, though? Absolutely. From Arash Markazi in the LA Times: When the Lakers struck out on signing Kawhi Leonard, many fans shifted their focus […]

Carmelo Anthony has been essentially forced into involuntary retirement from the NBA as he hasn’t seen interest from franchises. The Los Angeles Lakers third-year power forward, Kyle Kuzma, on the other hand, believes the 10-time All-Star deserves a roster spot in the league. From Arash Markazi in the LA Times: “Melo is easily better than […]

Los Angeles Lakers rising junior forward Kyle Kuzma is in a curious position this upcoming season. With the arrival of All-NBA power forward Anthony Davis, big man DeMarcus Cousins, along with LeBron James’ stated change of position to point guard, the 24-year-old Kuzma is seemingly ready to contribute to a contender-hopeful Lakers team at either […]

Kyle Kuzma says he’s motivated to prove the Los Angeles Lakers organization made the right move by not including him in the Anthony Davis trade. Kuzma was the lone youngster on the Lakers to survive the Davis trade, as Los Angeles traded Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram and Josh Hart to the New Orleans Pelicans. Kuzma […]

There are a lot of really good players around the NBA, and in a league that has really changed over the last several years, players who may not have been all that useful 10 years ago are suddenly really important today. But even with the NBA landscape changing and with the infusion of new talent […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says LeBron James has been “super motivated this offseason” after hearing his name consistently slandered. After missing the playoffs for the first time since his second year in the league in 2018-19 with the Lakers, James has been getting killed by the media more than usual this summer. […]

Kyle Kuzma was not happy with FS1’s Jason Whitlock and his comments on Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James, whom he criticized as part of Monday’s show closing. The controversial sports show voice criticized James for showing out during his son Bronny’s AAU games, as he recently joined the layups lines to throw down a […]

Small forward Kyle Kuzma says the Los Angeles Lakers have to “make the playoffs” first before talking about winning the championship. With Anthony Davis in the fold next to LeBron James, the Lakers are now title contenders. Kuzma, though, says the purple-and-gold can’t get ahead of themselves. “We got to make the playoffs,” Kuzma said […]