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Lakers Reunion Trade Rumors Reignite After Latest Update

A reunion with Kyle Kuzma would make sense as the team transitions to a post-LeBron world.

By Joe Summers

Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Nov 21, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka looks on as players warm up prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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The Lakers are off to a solid start sitting at 12-8, yet there's one new rumor that could reunite Los Angeles with a beloved former player who never caught a fair chance with the team.

Kyle Kuzma has turned into a borderline All-Star in his time with the Wizards. He was always a quality player, though he's proven to be a top-line star in Washington.

Based on recent news, it sounds like Los Angeles is welcome to the idea of trading for Kuzma.

New Lakers Report Suggests Reunion With Kyle Kuzma Possible

Originally a late first-round selection in the 2017 NBA Draft, Kuzma spent the first four years of his career with the Lakers and quickly established himself as a true scorer with rebounding and floor-spreading chops.

"Teams around the league believe the 29-year-old forward is worth monitoring as a trade candidate due to his skillset and declining salary over the next two years while in his prime years," Michael Scotto of HoopsHype explains. "Executives around the league also believe Kuzma doesn't fit the long-term timeline of Washington's young core."

If that's the case, the Lakers are a logical fit. They have a need for a player of Kuzma's skillset, who can score 20+ points without being pidgeonholed into a specific position.

The Lakers have reportedly "kept tabs" on Kuzma, opening the door for a reunion. It was a mistake to let him walk in the first place. With LeBron James' inevitable retirement looming, Rob Pelinka would be wise to invest in pieces that could help bridge the future.

Perhaps Kuzma could be one of those.

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