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Lakers consider trade to bring back Kyle Kuzma from Bucks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:26 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Lakers consider trade to bring back Kyle Kuzma from Bucks

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a potential three-team trade that would reunite them with forward Kyle Kuzma. Currently with the Milwaukee Bucks, Kuzma was part of the Lakers' 2020 championship team and averaged 13 points per game last season. The proposed trade would see the Lakers send Jarred Vanderbilt, Bronny James, and a second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors, while also acquiring De'Anthony Melton. The Lakers are looking to strengthen their roster, seeking to add proven wing players to enhance their scoring and defensive capabilities as the offseason continues.

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Status Watch

•Lakers aim to reshape their roster during the offseason.
•Kuzma averaged 13 points, 4.5 rebounds last season.
•Proposed trade involves Lakers, Warriors, and Bucks.
•Lakers would receive Kuzma and Melton in the deal.
•Kuzma has experience as a high-scoring wing option.

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12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Projected NBA Trade Reunites Lakers With $90M Star PF, 2020 Bubble Champ

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Lakers are still not done with their offseason roster reshaping. Fans should expect some movement, but there isn’t a defined direction on who might be coming in, even though several names have already been floated around. One major addition is potentially a proven wing presence who can help stretch the floor and […] The post Projected NBA Trade Reunites Lakers With $90M Star PF, 2020 Bubble Champ appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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