3 Reasons why Los Angeles Lakers should trade Kyle Kuzma before the NBA Trade Deadline

#2 His fitness and durability are questionable

Kuzma recently underwent a precautionary MRI on his ankle

When Kuzma missed all of preseason and first two weeks of the regular season due to a stress injury to his ankle that he suffered during Team USA's FIBA World Cup Camp, the Lakers front office might not have been skeptical of his bodily limitations.

But if there's anything the past few weeks of his return have proved, it is that he is more susceptible to missing NBA action now than he has ever been. As of this moment, he has been sidelined again due to an ankle issue (which he says is not related to the offseason injury) as he missed the crucial Lakers road game against the Miami Heat. He has now missed two straight games and is currently considered day-to-day.

Although LA is cruising through their tough December schedule with a league-best win-loss record, recurring absences like these could have a major impact during what is projected to be a deep postseason run.