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Kyle Kuzma could return for the Lakers in the next week

Kyle Kuzma is closing in on his return from injury

Kyle Kuzma missed the entire preseason after suffering an injury during Team USA's pre-World Cup training camp and the Lakers star failed to return in time for the new season. Nevertheless, despite missing the first four games of the season, Shams Charania of Stadium is reporting that Kuzma is now healthy - and could make his return this week:

I’m told Kyle Kuzma is essentially 100% healthy right now. He's got to work his way back into game shape, that’s the only hiccup right now. Just working himself back into game shape and his routine. I’m told he's targeting either Dallas on Friday, or San Antonio on Sunday for his season debut.

Following an impressive first two seasons in the league, Kuzma is expected to step up as the Lakers' third star this season. Last season, he averaged 18.7 points and 5.5 rebounds over 70 appearances.