Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Mon 4/12/21 11:03 PM

Kuzma tallied 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two blocks in 29 minutes during Monday's loss to the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma (calf) returned to the starting lineup after missing his previous two games and scored 14 points in 29 minutes. The 25-year-old's scoring had been all over the map before Monday's game, as he posted four, 21, 16, 30, six, and eight over his last six games, respectively, before going down with a calf injury. The fourth-year forward is looking at a ton of volume over the next few weeks with both LeBron James (ankle) and Anthony Davis (calf) on the shelf.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Mon 4/12/21 7:08 PM

Kuzma (calf) will play and start in Monday's game against New York, Mike Trudell of the Lakers' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma will return from a two-game absence due to a left calf strain and will take on his spot in the starting lineup in lieu of the injured LeBron James (ankle). Kuzma's return impacts the fantasy value of Talen Horton-Tucker and Ben McLemore.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Mon 4/12/21 6:07 PM

Kuzma (calf) is a game-time decision for Monday's game against New York, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma has been sidelined for the last two contests due to a strained left calf, and his status remains unclear for Monday night's game. The team will provide another update ahead of tipoff.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Sun 4/11/21 7:49 PM

Kuzma (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma has missed the last two games due to a left calf strain, but he has a chance to return against New York. If he's held out once again Monday, Wesley Matthews (Achilles), Talen Horton-Tucker and Markieff Morris could see increased run for the Lakers.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Sat 4/10/21 7:09 PM

Kuzma (calf) is out Saturday against the Nets, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A calf strain will keep Kuzma out for a second straight game. In his absence, Wesley Matthews, Talen Horton-Tucker and Markeiff Morris are all candidates to see more minutes.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Fri 4/9/21 9:15 PM

Kuzma (calf) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup with the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma missed Thursday's game against the Heat and is in danger of missing his second straight. More clarity on his status is unlikely to come out until closer to tip-off. Should he ultimately sit out, Wesley Matthews would be the prime candidate to again replace him in the starting lineup.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Thu 4/8/21 6:08 PM

Kuzma (calf) won't play in Thursday's game against Miami, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma will miss just his second game of the season while he deals with a left calf strain. His absence should open up additional playing time for Ben McLemore and Wesley Matthews.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Thu 4/8/21 2:06 PM

Lakers head coach Frank Vogel said Kuzma (calf) is a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup with the Heat, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma had been listed as probable for the contest on the NBA's official injury report, but Vogel's comments suggest that the forward may be closer to questionable for Thursday. The 25-year-old has missed only one game this season, which came back on March 2. He's played at least 30 minutes in all but three of the Lakers' 15 games since then.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Wed 4/7/21 6:13 PM

Kuzma is listed as probable for Thursday's game against Miami due to a strained left calf.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma played a full workload (35 minutes) in Tuesday's win over Toronto, so the calf issue doesn't look to be overly serious. Either way, his status is one to keep an eye on over the next 24 hours. Kuzma has been mired in a slump since his 30-point eruption against the Kings on Friday, hitting just five of his last 23 attempts from the field over the Lakers' last two contests.

Kyle Kuzma
F MIL
Sat 4/3/21 1:16 AM

Kuzma notched 30 points (11-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 36 minutes in Friday's win over the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Kuzma has been one of the Lakers' go-to players on offense with Anthony Davis (calf) and LeBron James (ankle) sidelined, and the 2017 first-round pick has delivered results when called upon. Kuzma has started each of the Lakers' last seven games and has scored in double digits in six of those contests, reaching the 15-point plateau five times. This 30-point output represents a season-high mark for Kuzma, though.