Will Lakers get rid of Kuzma?

After being included in trade discussions since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, Kyle Kuzma is officially departing. Kuzma is one of the pieces heading to the Washington Wizards in the blockbuster trade that will bring Russell Westbrook to L.A.

Does Anthony Davis want to leave the Lakers?

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is officially opting out of the final year of his contract, and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to Yahoo’s Chris Haynes. For what it’s worth, LeBron James’ current contract will end in 2022 assuming he doesn’t opt out after next season.

Does Anthony Davis want to be traded?

“Anthony wants to be traded to a team that allows him a chance to win consistently and compete for a championship,” Paul, who just so happened to also represent James, said at the time. “Anthony wanted to be honest and clear with his intentions and that’s the reason for informing them of this decision now.

What did the Lakers get in the Anthony Davis trade?

Davis was the sole piece that came to L.A., while Los Angeles sent Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, the draft rights to De’Andre Hunter, two first-round draft picks, the rights to a first-round pick swap and cash to the Pelicans.

Why did Kuzma leave the Lakers?

Kyle Kuzma wanted to end his time in LA and find a new home. Kyle Kuzma wanted to end his time in LA and find a new home. Kuzma was included in a trade package to net the Lakers a third star in Russell Westbrook. …

Why did Lakers leave?

Lakers routed by Trail Blazers after Anthony Davis exits because of stomach illness. Portland’s Damian Lillard (25 points) hits a three-pointer against the Lakers’ Anthony Davis, left, and Russell Westbrook. Davis played just seven minutes and left the game because of a stomach illness.

Did the Lakers lose Anthony Davis?

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis unloaded on the Lakers after Friday night’s 107-83 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that was largely determined by a third quarter in which his team was outscored 40-12. “We sucked,” Davis said when asked about the third.

Who did Lakers trade?

LA will be sending a second-round draft pick and cash. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to trade Marc Gasol, a 2024 second-round pick and cash to the Grizzlies for the draft rights to Wang Zhelin. This deal will save the Lakers $10 million dollars, Per Adrian Wojnarowski. Here is the Woj bomb tweet.

Why did the Lakers trade ball?

Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers desperately wanted to partner up when he was a collegiate prospect four years ago. The Lakers traded Ball to the New Orleans Pelicans in a package for Anthony Davis and went on to win the 2020 championship as a result.

Did Kuzma get traded?

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