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Anthony Davis responds to Kyle Kuzma over Lakers' center acquisition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:32 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Anthony Davis responds to Kyle Kuzma over Lakers' center acquisition

Summary

On July 3, Anthony Davis reacted to Kyle Kuzma's comments regarding the Lakers' recent roster changes. Following the acquisition of Walker Kessler and another center, Kuzma suggested salary constraints limited the Lakers' ability to secure a top center. Davis dismissed this notion, stating, "@kuz stop it 0 lol." The Lakers have undergone significant changes after LeBron James' exit, with Davis expressing a desire to play less center. This preference reportedly influenced the signing of Christian Wood and the team's overall frontcourt strategy. The Lakers now have depth following the addition of Sandro Mamukelashvili.

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By the Numbers

•Lakers acquire Walker Kessler and another center on July 3.
•Davis mocks Kuzma's cap-space comment on social media.
•Davis prefers playing power forward over center.
•Christian Wood signed for frontcourt depth due to Davis' preference.
•Sandro Mamukelashvili also joins Lakers' revamped roster.

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4:32 AMYahoo Sports — “Stop It”: Anthony Davis Rejects Kyle Kuzma’s Cap-Space Excuse for Lakers’ Failure to Land a Center

What they're saying

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On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers continued to reshape their roster after LeBron James’ exit, acquiring Walker Kessler and another center as part of a major frontcourt overhaul. Anthony Davis had already mocked the move on social media, with his reaction going viral.
— Yahoo Sports

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