Anthony Davis responds to Kyle Kuzma's comments after Lakers' offseason changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Anthony Davis reacted to Kyle Kuzma's remarks regarding the Lakers' financial decisions during their time together. Kuzma mentioned that Davis and LeBron James took up significant salary space, a point that Davis dismissed with a succinct reply on social media. This exchange comes in the context of the Lakers' recent moves, including a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler, which reflects Davis's long-standing wish for a more suitable center partner. Since winning the championship in 2020, the Lakers have struggled to properly support Davis's preferred playing style, leading to significant changes in the team's structure, including the acquisition of Luka Doncic.
- •Davis rebuffs Kuzma's critical comments on Instagram.
- •Lakers acquired center Walker Kessler, a player Davis desired.
- •Kuzma referenced salary distribution during their playing years.
- •Davis has been critical of the lack of center support since 2020.
- •Lakers' roster changes followed LeBron James's departure.
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Davis fires back at Kyle Kuzma after the latter threw some shade at him
"Anthony Davis has continued to be taken aback by the Lakers not getting a center to pair with him when he was there.
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