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Los Angeles Lakers sophomore forward Kyle Kuzma has joined the string of players clamoring for an NBA team in Las Vegas. The young charismatic star just played in the city during a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Kuzma on an NBA tm in Vegas: "I believe that it should happen. It's only a […]

The Golden State Warriors have made four consecutive trips to the Finals, winning three. Other teams know they’ll likely have to go through the Dubs if they have plans of making it to the NBA’s grandest stage. And in fact, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma said as much during his post-game media availability on […]

Following Wednesday night’s 123-113 exhibition win over the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma shed some light on what it’s like playing alongside LeBron James and Lonzo Ball — two of his teammates who seem to be developing a nice chemistry on the court. James and Ball put on quite a show […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke Peyton Manning’s record for most NFL passing yards of all time, and now Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma is wondering whether or not Brees is the most accurate quarterback of all time: Most accurate QB of all time? https://t.co/Lhrfv82mz3 — kuz (@kylekuzma) October 9, 2018 Technically speaking, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a strong advocate of swingman Kyle Kuzma and guard Lance Stephenson, so much so that the four-time MVP believes the two will become fan favorites this season. A case could be made that Kuzma is already beloved by Laker fans after his strong rookie season, while Stephenson figures […]

NBA basketball is back and with its highlights also come weird basketball plays. Take this moment from Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III for instance. As Bagley spun off the defense of LeBron James, the second overall pick of this year’s draft went up for uncontested bunny […]

With the move of Lebron James to the Los Angeles Lakers, LaLaLand is again the center of the basketball universe. The acquisitions they had in both the draft and free agency give them a lot of flexibility in terms of the lineups they will be able to put in the floor. They envision themselves as […]

It’s far too early in his career to put Kyle Kuzma in a box. In terms of positions, Kuzma’s role isn’t defined and that’s a good thing. He’s a versatile player and the Los Angeles Lakers seem intent on exploring this versatility with creative lineups. There are multiple reports that Luke Walton is trying Kuzma […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James this summer, everything changed for the storied franchise. James joining the team sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and has also had a profound impact on the young players on the team’s roster. Kyle Kuzma, who LeBron has praised repeatedly as of late, talked about his new superstar […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was the 27th overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. And while many praised his performance last season, with some even including him in Rookie of the Year talks, he still has a lot to improve on his sophomore year and LeBron James comments on his development this offseason. […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma is considering signing with Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, according to Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal. Paul represents Kuzma’s teammates LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and just signed New Orleans Pelicans superstar power forward Anthony Davis. Kuzma is currently represented by Zach Kurtin of Priority Sports and Entertainment. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ rookie sensation from last season in Kyle Kuzma was perhaps the most underrated youngster coming out of the 2017 draft class. But a huge reason for his breakout performance was his work ethic, something which Magic Johnson even compared to LeBron James’ legendary drive to become better. Johnson jokingly told Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year small forward Kyle Kuzma wasn’t included in Sports Illustrated’s top 100 players list and, according to President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson, Kuzma is not happy about it. Kuzma averaged 16.1 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game during his rookie season. The 23-year-old shot 45.0 percent from the field, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to have a huge turnaround from last season after adding LeBron James to a young and talented core made up of Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and Josh Hart. Of the four youngsters, three made the cut for ESPN’s Top 100 players. Ball and Ingram were expected to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ rising star in Kyle Kuzma was trying to be his old usual self, roasting fellow NBA players like Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum on social media. But Kuzma’s attempt at dissing him was halted by his newest teammate — none other than LeBron James. McCollum was live tweeting as the […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-year forward Kyle Kuzma is careful not to let the plaudits from his future Hall of Famer teammate get into his head. When asked for a reaction with regards to the compliments he’s been getting from LeBron James, Kuzma said that he can’t let those affect his focus in his preparation for […]

Most NBA players hope to emulate LeBron James on the court, but his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma also hopes to emulate his new teammate off the court. He sees how much James gives back to his hometown of Akron, Ohio and Kuzma wants to do the same for his hometown of Flint, Michigan. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has been putting in the work during this offseason and with the help of none other than franchise icon Kobe Bryant. The up-and-coming Lakers young star went to work with The Black Mamba, hoping to elevate his game that much more after a breakthrough rookie season. “Yeah I did,” […]

The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers are two teams that ended last season in rebuild mode, but have taken very different paths after an event-filled off-season. This leads us to here, as the Magic and Lakers should do a trade involving Nikola Vucevic. After selecting Mo Bamba during last June’s draft to pair with Aaron […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma quickly rose to the top as the team’s best rookie prospect early last season, perhaps a gold mine of sorts due to his athleticism, versatility, and fearlessness. The 23-year-old showed flashes of brilliance last season, but is looking forward to display even more of his arsenal of tools next […]

Earlier today, it was reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves are close to signing free agent forward Luol Deng top a one-year deal after his time with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s the type of news that usually goes under the radar of most NBA fans since Deng isn’t the type of player he used to […]

Sports Illustrated’s list of top 100 NBA players is out and there are some notable snubs. Among guys like Isaiah Thomas, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwyane Wade are some other interesting names. The Los Angeles Lakers might have a gripe with the snubs of Kyle Kuzma and Rajon Rondo. Kuzma and Rondo are going to be […]

Up until this day, Space Jame remains to be a cult classic among NBA fans. As it turns out though, Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles is one of the film’s biggest fans. The 23-year-old just proved his undying affection for the 1996 animated movie by having a Space Jam-inspired tattoo inked on his right […]

LeBron James is not the only superstar on Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka’s good graces. In fact, the 48-year-old GM has gone out to praise two particular members of his young core — incoming sophomores Lonzo Ball and Kyle Kuzma. According to Lakers insider Harrison Faigen, Pelinka had nothing but good things to […]

Every NBA player seems to have an opinion on NBA 2K19, and that includes Kyle Kuzma and Miles Bridges. Kuzma posted a video to Instagram where he roasted Bridges’ likeness in 2K19. The likeness of Bridges doesn’t look much like the real Miles Bridges at all, and Kuz can’t really believe what he’s seeing. Even […]

Los Angeles Lakers stud Kyle Kuzma was recently spotted in a college football game in Utah with Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. However, Lakers supporters need not worry about Kuzma switching sides, as the 23-year-old was merely supporting his alumni, University of Utah. The Utes were up against the Weber State Wildcats in their opening matchup […]

LeBron James is the type of transcendent player who can elevate the play of his teammates. Los Angeles Lakers fans should be thrilled with the prospect of James elevating the play of the young corps in Las Angeles. Brian Windhorst specifically talked about how Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram can thrive alongside LeBron: “We started off […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is focusing on one aspect of his game that can help him take the next step. The 6-foot-9 Utah Ute product has tons of upside on offense, but he needs to improve other areas of his game. Kuzma’s rookie season was a revelation for the Lakers, but the young […]

Coming into last season no one including the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t really know what to expect from Kyle Kuzma. He quickly burst onto the scene and has proven that he can be a real centerpiece for this Lakers team for many years to come. With LeBron James coming to the Lakers this offseason the […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma doesn’t see the need to seek out get-togethers with his new star teammate LeBron James or the many other loose pieces added to the roster on one-year deals, claiming “team bonding” isn’t a need for him. “Team bonding is more of a college thing, I feel like, than an […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie sensation Kyle Kuzma is living the dream. However, much like so many other players in the NBA, life was not always as good for the 23-year-old. Having had his fair share of hardships, Kuzma is not one to take the things for granted. He keeps his head in the right place, […]

NBA analyst Skip Bayless has become famous for his dislike towards superstar small forward LeBron James and anything related to him. Even with James’ move to the Los Angeles Lakers, that distain hasn’t just stopped, but has carried over to his new teammates, as Bayless has bizarrely claimed Lakers young gun Kyle Kuzma is taking […]

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Kyle Kuzma had a feeling newly-acquired superstar LeBron James would choose the Lakers over any other potential suitor. The 23-year-old spoke out on a positive“hunch” he had that the four-time MVP would make his way to Hollywood. “I was excited,” added Kuzma. “I kind of had a good hunch in […]

Kyle Kuzma is one of the young Los Angeles Lakers who can learn a lot from his new teammate, LeBron James. LeBron’s work ethic, basketball IQ, and championship pedigree can all rub off on Kuzma and his youthful teammates. In fact, James is already showing the younger guys on the Lakers the way. “I think […]

After LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers over the summer, critics didn’t immediately run to the conclusion that the purple and gold have turned into championship contenders. They believe that the Lakers still lack a few more pieces to the puzzle. Forward and rising star Kyle Kuzma has heard the whispers. And he isn’t […]

Los Angeles Lakers young guns Kyle Kuzma and Lonzo Ball took time away from their busy off-season schedule to star in the new Wish commercial. Known for their basketball talent and on-court abilities, the pair were behind the camera in a different light this time around and did quite well. Their chemistry on the floor and […]

The bookmakers in Las Vegas are pretty high on Los Angeles Lakers youngster Kyle Kuzma. So much so that they have pegged him as having the same odds of taking home this upcoming season’s Most Valuable Player trophy as Detroit Pistons cornerstone player Blake Griffin, as explained by Eric Rosales of Sports Betting Dime. This is […]

The sneakerhead community was absolutely pumped when San Antionio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan recently debuted Nike’s latest Kobe Bryant sneakers. Perhaps none more than Los Angeles Lakers incoming sophomore Kyle Kuzma, who took to Twitter to share his enthusiasm. Good lord!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 can’t wait to rock these on the court🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/GyPNsdPWD3 — kuz (@kylekuzma) August 12, […]

These young Lakers are too much. Josh Hart took to Instagram to post a hilarious graphic of him and his Lakers teammates as characters in “The Office.” Hart nails the representation on this one. Of course, LeBron James is the center of the attention as the Michael Scott of the group. Hart made himself Jim […]