.vresize.36.36.medium.0.png)
.vresize.36.36.medium.0.png)
Impact Kuzma was probable due to a back strain, so it's not surprising to see him available against Portland. He'll come off the bench for a second straight contest with Markieff Morris starting for the Lakers on Friday.
8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE
KYLE KUZMA
#0 - POWER FORWARD - LOS ANGELES LAKERS
11.1 PPG
6.4 RPG
1.1 APG
Available against Trail Blazers Kuzma (back) is available for Friday's matchup against the Trail Blazers but will come off the bench, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
Probable with back injury Kuzma (back) is probable for Friday's game against Portland, Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reports.
Impact Kuzma hasn't missed any time yet this season and that doesn't look likely to change Friday despite the back strain. In his last four games, Kuzma is posting averages of 14.5 points on 38.6 percent shooting, 7.8 rebounds, 2.8 triples and 1.0 block per game.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Active Wednesday Kuzma (back) is active for Wednesday's game against Utah, Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Impact Although Kuzma isn't in the starting lineup, the forward will play in this one despite nursing a back strain. In 32 games played this season, Kuzma is averaging 11.5 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting 44.5 percent from the field.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Wednesday Kuzma (back) isn't starting Wednesday against the Jazz, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 25-year-old started the past four games and was considered probable for Wednesday's contest, but Markieff Morris will instead receive the nod. Kuzma is still expected to be available but hasn't been officially cleared.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Probable Wednesday Kuzma (back) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Impact Kuzma has been dealing with a back injury lately, but he's still expected to play Wednesday. Across the past four games -- all starts -- he has averaged 15.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 32.8 minutes.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in OT loss Kuzma had 14 points (5-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt) and 11 rebounds in Monday's overtime loss to the Wizards.
Impact Kuzma fought through a sore back to play a season-high 37 minutes, as the shorthanded Lakers blew a big second-half lead and careened to their fourth loss in five games. Kuzma notched his eighth double-double of this season and added a pair of blocks, but he committed four turnovers and once again struggled from the field, knocking down just five of his 16 attempts overall.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Utah faces Los Angeles, seeks 15th straight home win Utah enters a matchup against Los Angeles as winners of 14 straight home games
4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wizards win 5th straight, hold off Lakers 127-124 in OT The Washington Wizards extended their longest winning streak in three years to five straight games with a 127-124 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Lakers
4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Active Monday Kuzma (back) is active for Monday's game against Washington, freelance Lakers writer Alex Regla reports.
Impact Kuzma has been nursing a lingering back injury for quite some time recently, but the forward has been able to play through it most notably against the Heat on Saturday when he posted 23 points. Kuzma is currently averaging 11.4 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Could Kyle Kuzma be budding into the third star the Lakers need? When Anthony Davis was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Lakers were forced to give up almost all of their...
4 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Likely to play Monday Kuzma (back) is probable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Harrison Faigen of SB Nation reports.
Impact Kuzma continues to deal with a back strain, but he'll likely be able to play once again Monday. Assuming he's active, he should play a prominent role for the Lakers once again with Anthony Davis (calf-Achilles) sidelined.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Leads team with 23 points Kuzma posted 23 points (8-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and four rebounds across 37 minutes in Saturday's 96-94 loss to the Heat.
Impact The Lakers have effectively given Kuzma the keys as Anthony Davis' placeholder, which should open up a flood gate of production for the forward. Rather than rail against his modified role with the team, Kuzma's kept his head down, doing what was required to help the team as a second-unit player. With Davis out for at least a few weeks, Kuzma's fantasy value skyrockets as a newly minted starter.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Beal, Washington set for matchup against Los Angeles Bradley Beal leads Washington into a matchup against Los Angeles averaging 32.9 points per game
6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heat hold off depleted Lakers 96-94 in NBA Finals rematch The Miami Heat held off the Los Angeles Lakers 96-94 in an NBA Finals rematch
6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleared to play Kuzma (back) will play Saturday against the Heat, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact As expected, Kuzma will see the floor despite a back injury. He'll continue to see an increased role while Anthony Davis (calf/Achilles) remains sidelined.
6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Probable Saturday Kuzma is considered probable for Saturday's game against the Heat due to a back strain, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Barring any setbacks, Kuzma appears on track to play in Saturday's game. However, he is unlikely to be officially cleared until closer to game time. Should he end up getting the green light, he figures to again see an increased role due to Anthony Davis (Achilles) being sidelined.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in loss Kuzma scored 16 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt) and contributed 10 rebounds, one steal and one block in the Lakers' 109-98 loss to the Nets on Thursday.
Impact Kuzma got his second straight start filling in for the injured Anthony Davis (calf) and recorded his seventh double-double of the season. The forward played a team-high 34 minutes and took the second most shots with Dennis Schroder (COVID-19 protocols) also out of the lineup. Look for Kuzma to capitalize on more scoring opportunities with the Lakers' second and third leading scorers expected to miss more time.
FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Harden, Harris lead streaking Nets past Lakers, 109-98 The Brooklyn Nets routed the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers 109-98 for their season-best fifth straight victory
FEBRUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quiet in start Kuzma posted seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 112-104 win over the Timberwolves.
Impact With Anthony Davis (calf) sidelined, Kuzma joined the starting five, and there's a good chance he stays there until Davis returns in two to three weeks. However, he was far from a go-to offensive option, posting just a 14.1 percent usage rate. Dennis Schroder, who scored 24 points, and Montrezl Harrell, who scored 17, may end up being the ones who benefit the most from Davis' absence.
FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Joins starting lineup Kuzma will start Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's hardly a surprise, but the 25-year-old will step into the starting lineup with Anthony Davis (Achilles) sidelined for at least the next few weeks. Kuzma is averaging 14.3 points and 6.8 rebounds in 31.3 minutes in six previous starts this season, and he should be much more involved while Davis is unavailable.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE
LeBron James, Lakers need Kyle Kuzma and others to step up with AD out With Anthony Davis on the shelf, it's all hands on deck to help LeBron James. Which Lakers need to step up?
FEBRUARY 16
Lakers: How Kyle Kuzma can replace Anthony Davis vs Minnesota With Anthony Davis out, Kyle Kuzma is next man up for the wounded Los Angeles Lakers squad Anthony Davis, the man who Kyle Kuzma is replacin...
FEBRUARY 16 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM
Anthony Davis' MRI shows calf strain, no Achilles rupture Anthony Davis' MRI revealed a calf strain and the superstar big man will miss at least nine games, Melissa Rohlin reports.
FEBRUARY 15
Steps up after Davis' exit Kuzma recorded 19 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes in Sunday's 122-105 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact With Anthony Davis (Achilles) exiting in the second quarter and missing the remainder of the game, Kuzma helped fill the void as the No. 2 scoring option behind LeBron James. Davis is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, and in the likely event he's forced to miss time, Kuzma should see a short-term boost in fantasy value regardless of whether he draws into the starting five or not. During Davis' recent two-game absence on account of the same Achilles' tendon injury, Kuzma nearly averaged a double-double (13.0 points, 9.5 rebounds).
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota and Los Angeles face off for conference battle Los Angeles faces Minnesota for a Western Conference matchup Tuesday
FEBRUARY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
