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After taking over during the middle of the 2016-17 NBA season, the first major task for President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka was the 2017 NBA Draft. Initially armed with two draft picks, Johnson and Pelinka eventually turned them into four and selected Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart, and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers put on a show during the NBA Summer League back in July with two stars emerging ahead of the 2017-18 NBA season. Although all the talk and hype in Las Vegas surrounded Lonzo Ball, fellow rookie Kyle Kuzma made a name for himself as he dominated the competition on a nightly […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Kyle Kuzma with the No. 27 overall pick. While most experts projected him to be a second round draft pick, Kuzma surprised most at the Las Vegas Summer League after averaging 21.9 points and 6.4 rebounds en route to being named the championship game Most […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Brook Lopez and the No. 27 overall pick in anticipation for next year’s free agency. With the additional draft pick, Los Angeles selected Kyle Kuzma, who shined at the Las Vegas Summer League. With Kuzma already considered the steal of the draft after averaging […]

At the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Lonzo Ball (No. 2), Kyle Kuzma (No. 27), Josh Hart (No. 30), and Thomas Bryant (No. 42). While all the attention is on Ball, Kuzma and Hart are expected to make immediate contributions heading into the 2017-18 NBA season. As the Lakers open the new […]

Prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Brook Lopez and the No. 27 overall pick from the Brooklyn Nets. With the additional first round draft pick, the Lakers selected Kyle Kuzma, where many felt he was chosen too high by President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have gotten a huge rookie steal after witnessing the impressive performances of Kyle Kuzma in the Summer League. The 27th overall pick in last month’s draft had very solid averages of 21.9 points, including 51.4 percent shooting from the field, and 6.4 rebounds. He was even named the championship game’s MVP, […]

With the success he’s had in the Summer League, Kyle Kuzma’s popularity has risen, and he is now one of the players the Los Angeles Lakers fans are most looking forward to seeing represent the Purple and Gold next season. After being named the Summer League championship game MVP, Nike did not waste time in […]

The 2017 NBA Summer League offers everyone the first glimpse into the early development of young and unknown players. Rookies, second-year players, G-League standouts, free agent hopefuls, and rising coaches are all trying to make a name for themselves in Las Vegas. This year was no different as prominent NBA executives, players, former players, scouts, agents, and […]

Newly-crowned NBA champion Kevin Durant empathized with recently crowned Las Vegas Summer League Championship Game MVP Kyle Kuzma after his championship celebration. Kuzma earned the honors after posting a 30-point, 10-rebound double-double in the Lakers’ 110-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers — adding to the hype of the youth-infused purple-and-gold. Durant quoted his post-celebratory […]

After winning MVP for the 2017 NBA Summer League due to his outstanding play, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball has been the talk of NBA Twitterverse: Lonzo Ball named NBA Summer League MVP in Las Vegas. 16.3 points9.3 assists7.7 rebounds pic.twitter.com/asSJywCxsA — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2017 Showtime is back, baby: […]

Much of the talk about the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason has revolved around the apparent local savior of the franchise in Lonzo Ball. Even leading up to the conclusion of the Summer League campaign, Ball’s groin injury was the talk of the town that many perceived would inevitably lead to the Lakers’ demise in the championship game against the […]

As the Summer League action continues, some less popular players have been making a lot of waves and starting to turn a lot of heads with their impressive games. One of them is Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma, who has been playing solid basketball and improving as the tournament progresses. The 27th overall pick […]

Lonzo Ball has received loads of attention in the media, whether it’s regarding his shoes, loudmouth father, or his monstrous performances so far in the Las Vegas Summer League. In the game versus the Brooklyn Nets, Ball managed to post a near triple double, putting up fourteen points, nine rebounds and seven assists. A lot […]

Despite numerous rumors that the Los Angeles Lakers were interested in trading away a few their first-round picks from this year’s draft, the front office instead elected to use those selections on prospective talents. One of their new assets is Utah forward Kyle Kuzma, who the Lakers took with the 27th overall pick acquired in […]