Lakers Trade Rumours: Lakers willing to trade out-of-favour Kyle Kuzma in February

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma has fallen down pecking order ever since Lakers signed 6-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis from New Orleans Pelicans. Dropping to a sixth man role in squad, Kuzma's numbers have significantly dropped this season. 24-year-old is averaging just 12.1 points per game with a career-low 42.5 per cent shooting from field. While speculations arose that Kuzma could be traded by Lakers anytime soon, latest reports suggest that team are already listening to offers for Kuzma.

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Lakers Trade Rumours: Kyle Kuzma on move?

According to  Athletic,  Lakers are willing to trade Kyle Kuzma sooner rar than later. Kuzma's season has been hampered with injuries and inconsistent performances. He has already missed 9 out of 35 games this season with a recurring left foot injury. With his current struggles to impact game like past seasons, report suggests Lakers could finally part ways with 24-year-old. However, report furr adds that it is less likely that Kuzma will move before February trade deadline. Lakers' General Manr Rob Pelinka picked Kuzma in 2017 NBA Draft and it is believed he will be hesitant to let a young star leave.

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NBA Trade Rumours: Kuzma's importance at Lakers

Lakers, who currently sit on top in Western Conference with a 28-7 win-loss record, will need an impact player off bench. Experts believe that Kyle Kuzma fits that bill. Since returning from injury, Kuzma has stepped up well, averaging 15.6 points since December 23. He posted 25 points and 24 points against LA Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers respectively. 

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LA Lakers endured a tough run recently, losing four back-to-back games in December. y have since bounced back well beating Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers and Pheonix Suns. On Sunday night (Monday IST), Lakers beat Detroit Pistons 106-99. Kyle Kuzma came from bench to register just 4 points and rebounds each against Pistons.

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