Kyle Kuzma F MIL Fri 5/7/21 3:03 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma (thumb) is probable for Friday's contest against the Trail Blazers, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma hasn't missed a game since April 10, and we should expect him to play and start Friday. Over his past five starts, he's averaged 14.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31.8 minutes.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Fri 5/7/21 3:24 AM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma totaled 25 points (9-19 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a blocked shot across 31 minutes Thursday in a loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
The Lakers entered the contest without LeBron James (ankle) and lost Anthony Davis (back) after only nine minutes, leaving Kuzma to shoulder much of the offensive load. He tied his second-highest point total of the season against the crosstown Clippers, but that wasn't nearly enough to prevent the Lakers from taking the loss. Kuzma has two games of 24-plus points over his past four contests, but he averaged only four points in his other two games during that span. That level of inconsistency makes him a risky asset in fantasy.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Thu 5/6/21 8:45 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma (thumb) is available for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma's presence will be helpful as the Lakers look to make up for the absence of LeBron James (ankle), who has also been ruled out for Friday's contest. He's averaging 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31.8 minutes over his last five starts.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Wed 5/5/21 3:48 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma (thumb) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Clippers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma is still dealing with a sprained left thumb, but he's not expected to miss any time. With LeBron James (ankle) sidelined Thursday, Kuzma should again be in the starting five. Across his past five starts, he's averaged 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31.8 minutes.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Mon 5/3/21 9:36 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma (thumb) is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Denver, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma will enter the starting lineup in place of LeBron James (ankle). He's averaging 12.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in his last seven starts.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Mon 5/3/21 3:02 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma (thumb) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Denver, Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma sprained his left thumb during Friday's brutal loss to the Kings, which he finished with just two points on one field-goal attempt in 22 minutes. He was in action Sunday against Toronto, faring much better -- 24 points, 6-11 3Pt -- in 36 minutes of action. With LeBron James (ankle) and Dennis Schroder (health and safety protocols) out Monday, Kuzma could function as the No. 2 option behind Anthony Davis.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Mon 5/3/21 1:38 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma delivered 24 points (8-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and a steal across 36 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma bounced back from an ugly performance Friday (two points across 22 minutes) and posted his third game with at least 20 points since the beginning of April. Kuzma's minutes will probably vary but even if he comes off the bench, he gets enough minutes and a big enough role to remain relevant across most fantasy formats.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Sun 5/2/21 8:37 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma was probable ahead of Sunday's matchup, and he'll unsurprisingly be able to suit up. Kuzma will likely come off the bench once again since LeBron James (ankle) is active.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Sat 5/1/21 5:48 PM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma is probable for Sunday's contest against the Raptors due to a sprained left thumb.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma has been diagnosed with a sprained thumb following Friday's loss to the Kings, but he's still expected to play Sunday. LeBron James (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game. If James is out, Kuzma should slot back into the starting five after coming off the bench Friday.
Kyle Kuzma F MIL Thu 4/29/21 11:37 AM
Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Kuzma recorded 11 points (4-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday's 116-107 loss to the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma logged a season-high eight assists even though he struggled shooting from the floor, making 33.3 percent of his shots. The 25-year-old's played exceptionally well in the starting lineup since taking over for LeBron James (ankle), averaging 14.8 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 0.7 steals. The forward should continue to see a large amount of playing time even after James returns from his injury.