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Kyle Kuzma will represent the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2019 NBA draft lottery, according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet. The draft lottery is scheduled next Tuesday, May 14 in Chicago. The Lakers are projected to get the 11th pick, with a 9.4 percent chance to get into the top four and a two […]

D’Angelo Russell faced the high expectations that come from being a member of the Los Angeles Lakers from the moment the team selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Unfortunately, the pressure only got worse during the two season he spent in Los Angeles. Of course, he only made […]

With his sophomore year now in the books, Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma has definitely gotten used to life in the NBA. The 23-year-old recently reflected on one of his most memorable moments as a rookie last season, and as it turns out, it was a truly unforgettable encounter involving then-New Orleans Pelicans big […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma called out the media in a Twitter post on Wednesday night, telling them to “grow up.” Media gonna start reporting firings of janitors from teams now. Y’all gotta grow up man lol this click bait era is tainting the positive things that social media can do. — kuz (@kylekuzma) […]

Magic Johnson shocked the basketball world on Tuesday when he announced his decision to step down as Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations after just two seasons. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, whom Johnson drafted during the summer of 2017, is in full support of Johnson’s choice: “For Magic, he’s Magic Johnson. He doesn’t need […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been the subject of trade rumors for quite some time. Last summer, he was mentioned as a possible candidate to be dealt for then-San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Then, during this season, Kuzma was considered the centerpiece of a potential deal that would have landed New Orleans […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma will miss his team’s season finale against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night due to a foot injury, per Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints. Kuzma played in 70 games this season, averaging 18.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 33.1 minutes per game while shooting 45.6% from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is questionable for Thursday night’s game when they face the Golden State Warriors due to a foot injury: Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (left foot peroneal tendinitis) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game against the Warriors — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) April 4, 2019 For the sixth straight season, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without small forward Kyle Kuzma on Tuesday when they take on Russell Westbrook, Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kuzma is still dealing with left foot tendinitis. The swingman missed the Lakers’ previous game against the New Orleans Pelicans as well. Luke Walton says Kyle Kuzma (left foot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will already be without superstar forward LeBron James for the remainder of the 2018-19 regular season, and now the lowly Western Conference franchise will head into Sunday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans even more shorthanded than originally expected. According to Mike Trudell of Lakers.com, the Lakers will be without forward […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso shocked the basketball world on Wednesday night as he flushed down an amazing alley-oop jam in his team’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. One man that was not at all surprised by Caruso’s utter display of his above-the-rim explosiveness was his Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma. From one high-flyer […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers’ season dwindles away with hopes of the NBA Playoffs gone, many fans have to wonder what could have been if the franchise had secured Anthony Davis at the trade deadline. Instead of pairing LeBron James with another superstar player, the Lakers instead struggled with chemistry and health in a failed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had high hopes this season. With LeBron James and a new and improved roster, fans expected the playoff curse to be broken. But injuries coupled with poor play prevented them from accomplishing their set goals. And for second-year man Kyle Kuzma, it has taken a toll on him both physically and […]

Los Angeles Lakers teammates Kyle Kuzma and Lance Stephenson were recently featured in a promotional video for the upcoming DC superhero epic “Shazam.” The two showed off their acting chops in the brief ad, and needless to say, the end result was simply hilarious. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcYRKgg9kB/ Retired All-Star point guard Mark Jackson’s Academy Award-level acting definitely […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into this season with a huge amount of expectations after they signed LeBron James to a four-year deal. From being a young rebuilding team, the Purple and Gold quickly became a championship contender in a lot of people’s eyes. During the earlier stages of the season, it looked like they were […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma has proved in his first two seasons in the NBA he can score the ball at a high level. Now, the swingman wants to improve on his rebounding, passing and defensive skills so that he can become a versatile, all-around player for the Lakers moving forward. “We have […]

Heading into this season, a lot of people had high expectations for the Los Angeles Lakers. After all, they just signed four-time MVP LeBron James to a four-year deal. Several analysts believe they would be one of the best teams in the West, with some even predicting they would reach the conference finals with the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has always been a smooth player, ever since his rookie year. The sophomore stud displayed just that with this amazing half-court heave to beat the shot clock in the first quarter of their do-or-die game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday. He even did it with a euro-step to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had quite the tumultuous season, but there are still some elements of “Showtime” in the air. LeBron James and Kyle Kuzma made a pair of ridiculous no-look passes in the team’s contest against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon: No 👀 #LakeShow (📺: @SpectrumSN) pic.twitter.com/XFs2JT18qw — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not playing for much at this point in the 2018-19 NBA season. Fortunately, it is never too late for forward Kyle Kuzma to polish up his skill set over the last few weeks. Kuzma has emerged as a bit of a playmaker this year. According to Christian Rivas of Silver […]

After going 27th in the 2017 NBA Draft and promptly being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal centered around D’Angelo Russell, small forward Kyle Kuzma is already looking like one of the best draft steals in recent history. Kuzma made the All-Rookie First Team last season, and this year has upped his […]

The shove that sent LeBron James stumbling into a wide-open Danilo Gallinari said a lot about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, as a second-year forward in Kyle Kuzma pushed James toward the open shooter in hopes he would contest the shot. While the play was reviewed, criticized and over-analyzed by those infatuated with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got back forward Kyle Kuzma for Tuesday’s victory over the Chicago Bulls. Kuzma returned to the starting five and went for 21 points, adding in five rebounds and four assists in his return from an ankle injury. After the win, Kuzma opened up, via Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints, about the team’s […]

It was unclear earlier in the day whether or not Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma would be able to suit up for Tuesday’s contest versus the Chicago Bulls due to an ankle injury. He would eventually be given the great light, allowing him to take the floor, which therefore allowed him to unleash this […]

On Monday evening, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook was heckled by a fan of the Utah Jazz while this fan allegedly shouted inappropriate language toward the All-Star signal caller. As a result of the situation, Westbrook was fined by the league with the fan being banned from Jazz home games. With many coming […]

The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday in the Windy City. The team will have small forward Kyle Kuzma in the lineup, but they will be without guard Lance Stephenson and center Tyson Chandler. Chandler has a neck injury, while Stephenson has a toe ailment. Kuzma is good to go after […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been plagued by injuries this season. They recently announced that Brandon Ingram is out for the remainder of the season to deal with a blood clot in his arm. There are also conflicting reports out there about Lonzo Ball’s status, with some saying that he’s also out for the season, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without small forward Kyle Kuzma against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Kuzma still hasn’t recovered from the right ankle sprain he suffered against the LA Clippers on March 4. #Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (ankle) is also OUT for tonight’s game vs. #Celtics. — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 9, 2019 […]

Adding fuel to the fire for a possible Tinseltown reunion for former teammates LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, a recent piece by Joe Vardon of The Athletic sheds some light on Irving’s thoughts on the recent Lakers slump as well as how he feels about what James has been going through this season. “I feel […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma missed Wednesday’s loss to the Denver Nuggets after suffering an injury on Monday against the LA Clippers. Now, he’s nearing return, though he is still not yet 100 percent. His status for the game against the Boston Celtic on Saturday is uncertain, but he seems ready to go. Kyle […]

With his team’s back against the proverbial wall, LeBron James seems to be taking a different approach to motivate his teammates. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar told Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times that it’s “unfair” for his team to expect so much out of the young core comprised of Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma will be day-to-day moving forward after an MRI on his right ankle came back clean, according to Shams Charania of The Atheltic and Stadium. Kuzma suffered the injury on Monday in the Lakers’ home loss to the Clippers. The swingman didn’t practice on Tuesday, according to head coach […]

Things won’t be getting any easier for the Los Angeles Lakers thanks to Kyle Kuzma’s ankle injury: Kyle Kuzma (ankle) has been ruled OUT for tomorrow’s game against the #Nuggets #Lakers — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) March 5, 2019 Kuzma suffered a sprained ankle in the fourth quarter of the Lakers’ crushing 113-105 loss to the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another huge blow on Monday night as they took another loss against the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-105. However, the final result was not the only low point of the evening, as Lakers rising star Kyle Kuzma was forced to exit the ballgame due to an ankle injury. Teammate LeBron James […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma suffered an ankle injury in the second half of the team’s 113-105 loss against the LA Clippers. After the game, head coach Luke Walton told Ryan Ward of ClutchPoints that what he saw from Kuzma didn’t look good. Luke Walton says that Kyle Kumza is "limping pretty bad" and […]

Kyle Kuzma must have seen the viral videos featuring Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James playing lackadaisical defense and the former is now taking matters into his own hand. As Kuzma and James collided that left Danilo Gallinari wide open for a long two-pointer, the second-year forward saw his teammate seemingly lost in the midst […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma went down against the L.A. Clippers with what seems to be an ankle injury. At the halfway mark of the fourth quarter, Kuzma made a hard cut and took a pass from LeBron James. The former went strong to the hoop despite being flanked by two defenders. Unfortunately, it […]

Coming off a hard-fought loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped the ball in losing to to the bottom-dwelling Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Despite 27 points, 16 assists and nine rebounds from LeBron James, the Lakers continued to struggle to defend and shoot from the perimeter. The Suns shot […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are out of answers, and Kyle Kuzma wishes he inhabited a different reality. How will the Lakers be able to make the playoffs after losing 118-109 against the Western Conference’s worst team, the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night? Kuzma, a second-year forward, summed up the Lakers’ situation in a brief statement. Kyle […]