Kyle Kuzma To Miss Up To A Week With Ankle Injury: Report

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Chalk it up to just another problem for the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers were fourth in the Western Conference as of Christmas Day. While it should have been a joyous occasion on a joyful day, it turned out to be the beginning of the end for the Lakers season. Both LeBron James and Rajon Rondo went down with injuries which shifted the momentum of the season and ended up pushing the Lakers out of a playoff spot. The team is 5.5 games back of the eighth spot in the West and with just 18 games left, things aren't looking too good. According to ESPN, the next week will be even harder for the team as young star Kyle Kuzma will be out with an ankle injury.

Kuzma reportedly suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the team's matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. After the injury, Kuzma underwent an MRI which revealed a minor ankle sprain. His injury just adds to the list of bad things that have happened to this Lakers team this year. Kuzma was one of the few beacons of light for the team this season so his absence just pours salt on a very large and fresh wound.

The Lakers are currently tenth in the Western Conference with a record of 30-34.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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