KYLE KUZMA NEWS

Suns stay unbeaten in the bubble

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lakers not exactly rolling along as playoffs approach

The Los Angeles Lakers look nothing like a team that has dominated the Western Conference for much of this season

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Davis and the Lakers take on the Pacers

Anthony Davis leads Los Angeles into a matchup against Indiana averaging 26.7 points per game

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harden's 39 help Rockets past short-handed Lakers 113-97

James Harden had 39 points and 12 assists to lead the Houston Rockets to a 113-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without LeBron James

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks clinch top seed in East with 130-116 win over Heat

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyle Kuzma After LAL Clinch No. 1 Seed: Real Laker Fans Remember Losing Seasons Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had a message for any bandwagon fans after the team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Oklahoma City takes on Los Angeles after Davis' 42-point game

Los Angeles plays the Oklahoma City Thunder after Anthony Davis scored 42 points in the Lakers' 116-108 victory against the Jazz

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Probable vs. Jazz Kuzma (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's game against Utah.

Impact For the third straight game, Kuzma is listed as probable with the ankle issue, but there's little reason to believe his status is in any jeopardy.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz battle the Lakers in Western Conference showdown

Utah takes on Los Angeles in a matchup of two of the top Western Conference teams

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 16 points in loss Kuzma tallied 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes during Saturday's 107-92 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Kuzma has emerged as the Lakers' third scoring option through two games in Orlando, but he wasn't overly efficient Saturday, hitting just five of his 13 attempts.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points in return to action Kuzma tallied 16 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes during Saturday's 107-92 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Kuzma, who sat out the Lakers' final scrimmage, was able to put up 16 points Saturday. His injury was never deemed too serious and as is par for the course with the Lakers, the were simply playing it safe. Given their history of injury reporting, there is a decent chance Kuzma pops up on the injury report against prior to their next game. However, barring any setbacks, he should be good to go.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Champion Raptors restart with 11th straight win over Lakers

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers ankle injury Hollis-Jefferson exited Saturday's game against the Lakers with an ankle injury, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact The 25-year-old came off the bench Saturday and twisted his ankle when he landed on the foot of Kyle Kuzma shortly after entering the game. Hollis-Jefferson attempted to remain in the contest but exited shortly thereafter.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Kuzma (ankle) will play Saturday against the Raptors, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.

Impact Kuzma is fighting through an ankle injury, but he'll play in the Lakers' second bubble game. He wasn't hampered in the opener against the Clippers, posting 16 points on eight shots, seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Saturday vs. Raptors Kuzma (ankle) is probable for Saturday's contest against the Raptors.

Impact Kuzma fought through the injury during the opener to post 16 points, seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes against the Clippers. As a result, we shouldn't expect him to be slowed down much by the injury against Toronto.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James' layup late lifts Lakers past Clippers, 103-101

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers showed some rust

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manages 16 points in win Kuzma (ankle) scored 16 points while adding seven rebounds, two assists and one block in 32 minutes during Thursday's 103-101 win over the Clippers.

Impact Kuzma was initially listed as probable for Thursday's game due to a right ankle sprain, but he ultimately handled more minutes than he had in the last four games prior to the season's hiatus. He'll remain in his usual role as the Lakers' first forward off the bench during Saturday's tilt against the Raptors.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as probable Kuzma is listed as probable with a right ankle sprain on the Lakers' official injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Clippers.

Impact The issue doesn't look to be anything of great concern, and the expectation is that Kuzma will be available in full capacity Thursday night.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kuzma suggests Hawaii as future NBA bubble location Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma thinks the NBA should relocate from Florida to another warm-weather locale if the league's bubble cont...

JULY 29, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Shakes off knee issue Kuzma was a full participant in Tuesday's practice after sitting out Monday's exhibition win over the Wizards with an ankle injury, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site report...

Impact Kuzma's return to full activity suggests that his injury is minor, and the Lakers' decision to hold him out Monday was precautionary. Expect Kuzma to be ready to fill his normal role as the first forward off the bench Thursday, when the Lakers resume their regular season with a seeding game versus the Clippers.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

It's in the bag: Even whistles now are safer at NBA restart

The NBA believes it has considered every possible way it can make the restarted season as safe as possible for everyone involved

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Did a four-month layoff help Kyle Kuzma rediscover his jump... The Lakers forward showed off his improved shot with a game-high 25 points.

JULY 25, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Quiet in 23 minutes Green had one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and two rebounds in 23 minutes during Saturday's 119-112 win over the Magic.

Impact Green didn't produce much in this one, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Kyle Kuzma went off for 17 and 25 points respectively. Green typically doesn't turn in the most impressive counting stats, but once the playoffs begin he's likely to earn the most minutes along the wing as the team's most capable and consistent 3-and-D player.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up 25 points efficiently Kuzma collected 25 points (10-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-112 win over the Magic.

Impact Kuzma couldn't be contained in this one, and he paced the team in scoring, threes and minutes played. Anthony Davis exited after being poked in the eye and is listed as day-to-day going forward. If Davis misses any time, Kuzma can be expected to try to step up and do his best to fill the void from scoring and rebounding perspectives.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Kuzma’s Playoff Upside | Los Angeles Lakers Kyle Kuzma represents upside for the Lakers in the 2019-20 postseason.

JULY 24, 2020 • NBA.COM