According to ESPN, Kuzma inked a three-year, $40 million deal that ties him for the franchise through the 2023/24 NBA season. The extension comes with a player option that will allow him to hit the free agency a year earlier. 

Kuzma is coming off a down year in which he averaged career-lows across the board, contributing with 12.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in the regular season. He had even worse production in the playoffs, managing just 10.0 points per contest.

Kuzma found himself in the center of trade rumors because of these struggles during the offseason, but it turns out that the franchise still believes he can be a valuable contributor for them in years to come.

“Kyle has shown tremendous growth over the last three years and played a crucial role on last season’s championship team,” said Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka in a statement. “Kyle has been a terrific member of the Lakers community, and we are all very excited about his continued future with us.”

The LA Lakers took Kyle Kuzma with the No. 27 pick in 2017, and it’s safe to say that he outperformed his draft position so far. He made an NBA All-Rookie First Team in his first season in the league and has averaged 16.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 208 career games in NBA.

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James was asked about the Lakers’ title chances in the 2020/21 season during his appearance on the Road Trippin podcast, hosted by his former Cleveland Cavaliers’ teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, and didn’t need much time to think about his answer.

“We can [repeat]. I mean, it’s that simple,” said James. “We absolutely can.”

But James also acknowledged that health will play a big role in the team’s ability to get it done for the second straight season.

“You have to have some luck. You have to have health,” he added.

James was arguably the biggest reason for the Lakers’ success last season, playing on an MVP level. He averaged 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and career-high 10.2 assists during the regular part of the campaign while taking it up a notch in the playoffs. The 35-year-old All-Star finished the postseason averaging 27.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game and was deservingly crowned the NBA Finals MVP.

LA Lakers are the biggest favorites to go all the way in 2020/21, especially after making some big moves during the offseason. Besides keeping their two biggest stars in James and Anthony Davis, they also made notable additions in former Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol, reigning NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell and NBA’ Most Improved Player runner-up Dennis Schroder.

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One NBA general manager told Deveney that Lakers have been interested in Ibaka for quite some time and are intrigued by his ability to cover and defend multiple positions. The two-time NBA blocks leader primarily plays as a power forward but can be extremely valuable as a center in smaller lineups.

Ibaka also reinvented himself as an efficient three-point shooter, which would give the Lakers an ability to spread the floor without having to give up much on the defensive side of the ball. The 31-year-old averaged a career-high 15.4 points per game with Raptors last season while shooting 51.2 from the floor and 38.2 from the three-point arc.

The biggest obstacle for the Lakers’ pursuit of Serge Ibaka will be their cap situation. They will have a $9.3 million mid-level exception to spend, and given their depth, they would most likely like to split that between several players.  This would leave around $5 million for Ibaka, and it is highly unlikely that he can’t get a few million on another playoff contender.

The Lakers’ only hope is that Ibaka prioritizes winning over money and that he would be ready to take a discount in order to have a better chance to get another ring.

Ibaka, who previously also played for Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic, averages 12.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game since he entered the league in 2009.

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While the Lakers initially planned to wear these shirts for Game 2 and Game 7 of the clash, the team recently decided to wear them in Game 5 as well, considering it may be the final game of the season. So far, the Lakers are undefeated in the Black Mamba jersey, with a 4-0 record.

Currently, the Lakers hold a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat, meaning that the West Coast side requires just one more victory to lift the NBA title. The Heat, on the other hand, will have to win all of the remaining games in order to do so.

LeBron James had this to say about this special jersey: “It’s always special to represent someone that meant so much, not only to the game but also to the Lakers organization for 20-plus years. For us to honor him, being on the floor, this is what it’s all about.

We’re thinking about the Bryant family, of Vanessa and them daughters. They’re with us, we’re with you guys, we love you guys and hopefully, we’re making them proud by wearing these uniforms tonight and throughout the course of the postseason.”

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“He has been preparing for this moment all season. I am happy to be on the same floor with him and in the same uniform,” James exclaimed. “He was, once again, a force in every facet of the game, offensively and defensively.”

Davis scored a game-high 34 points on 11-of-21 shooting and made all 10 of his free throws. James, on the other hand, added 25 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists to the scoresheet.

Davis had the following to say after his standout performance: “Obviously (I) want to come out and play well and you want to come out and win. I’ve always put pressure on myself.

Your adrenaline is going early because you are so excited just to be here. When the ball tips up, that goes away and it’s just basketball.

I just wanted to come out with a lot of energy and be aggressive on the offensive glass. Not settling for too many jumpers, just being able to play in the paint and dominate that area. That was my mindset coming into the game.”

The Lakers will face off with Miami for Game 2 on Saturday, October 3 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Flordia.

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According to ESPN, Kuzma inked a three-year, $40 million deal that ties him for the franchise through the 2023/24 NBA season. The extension comes with a player option that will allow him to hit the free agency a year earlier. 

Kuzma is coming off a down year in which he averaged career-lows across the board, contributing with 12.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in the regular season. He had even worse production in the playoffs, managing just 10.0 points per contest.

Kuzma found himself in the center of trade rumors because of these struggles during the offseason, but it turns out that the franchise still believes he can be a valuable contributor for them in years to come.

“Kyle has shown tremendous growth over the last three years and played a crucial role on last season’s championship team,” said Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka in a statement. “Kyle has been a terrific member of the Lakers community, and we are all very excited about his continued future with us.”

The LA Lakers took Kyle Kuzma with the No. 27 pick in 2017, and it’s safe to say that he outperformed his draft position so far. He made an NBA All-Rookie First Team in his first season in the league and has averaged 16.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in 208 career games in NBA.

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James was asked about the Lakers’ title chances in the 2020/21 season during his appearance on the Road Trippin podcast, hosted by his former Cleveland Cavaliers’ teammates Richard Jefferson and Channing Frye, and didn’t need much time to think about his answer.

“We can [repeat]. I mean, it’s that simple,” said James. “We absolutely can.”

But James also acknowledged that health will play a big role in the team’s ability to get it done for the second straight season.

“You have to have some luck. You have to have health,” he added.

James was arguably the biggest reason for the Lakers’ success last season, playing on an MVP level. He averaged 25.3 points, 7.8 rebounds, and career-high 10.2 assists during the regular part of the campaign while taking it up a notch in the playoffs. The 35-year-old All-Star finished the postseason averaging 27.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game and was deservingly crowned the NBA Finals MVP.

LA Lakers are the biggest favorites to go all the way in 2020/21, especially after making some big moves during the offseason. Besides keeping their two biggest stars in James and Anthony Davis, they also made notable additions in former Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol, reigning NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell and NBA’ Most Improved Player runner-up Dennis Schroder.

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One NBA general manager told Deveney that Lakers have been interested in Ibaka for quite some time and are intrigued by his ability to cover and defend multiple positions. The two-time NBA blocks leader primarily plays as a power forward but can be extremely valuable as a center in smaller lineups.

Ibaka also reinvented himself as an efficient three-point shooter, which would give the Lakers an ability to spread the floor without having to give up much on the defensive side of the ball. The 31-year-old averaged a career-high 15.4 points per game with Raptors last season while shooting 51.2 from the floor and 38.2 from the three-point arc.

The biggest obstacle for the Lakers’ pursuit of Serge Ibaka will be their cap situation. They will have a $9.3 million mid-level exception to spend, and given their depth, they would most likely like to split that between several players.  This would leave around $5 million for Ibaka, and it is highly unlikely that he can’t get a few million on another playoff contender.

The Lakers’ only hope is that Ibaka prioritizes winning over money and that he would be ready to take a discount in order to have a better chance to get another ring.

Ibaka, who previously also played for Oklahoma City Thunder and Orlando Magic, averages 12.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game since he entered the league in 2009.

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While the Lakers initially planned to wear these shirts for Game 2 and Game 7 of the clash, the team recently decided to wear them in Game 5 as well, considering it may be the final game of the season. So far, the Lakers are undefeated in the Black Mamba jersey, with a 4-0 record.

Currently, the Lakers hold a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat, meaning that the West Coast side requires just one more victory to lift the NBA title. The Heat, on the other hand, will have to win all of the remaining games in order to do so.

LeBron James had this to say about this special jersey: “It’s always special to represent someone that meant so much, not only to the game but also to the Lakers organization for 20-plus years. For us to honor him, being on the floor, this is what it’s all about.

We’re thinking about the Bryant family, of Vanessa and them daughters. They’re with us, we’re with you guys, we love you guys and hopefully, we’re making them proud by wearing these uniforms tonight and throughout the course of the postseason.”

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“He has been preparing for this moment all season. I am happy to be on the same floor with him and in the same uniform,” James exclaimed. “He was, once again, a force in every facet of the game, offensively and defensively.”

Davis scored a game-high 34 points on 11-of-21 shooting and made all 10 of his free throws. James, on the other hand, added 25 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists to the scoresheet.

Davis had the following to say after his standout performance: “Obviously (I) want to come out and play well and you want to come out and win. I’ve always put pressure on myself.

Your adrenaline is going early because you are so excited just to be here. When the ball tips up, that goes away and it’s just basketball.

I just wanted to come out with a lot of energy and be aggressive on the offensive glass. Not settling for too many jumpers, just being able to play in the paint and dominate that area. That was my mindset coming into the game.”

The Lakers will face off with Miami for Game 2 on Saturday, October 3 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Flordia.

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