NBA Rumors: 3 Players being linked with an exit from the Los Angeles Lakers

#2 Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma could be included in a deal to bring Davis to LA

Following an underwhelming second season, Kyle Kuzma's future in LA has been questioned. Kuzma impressed during his rookie season, although the 24-year-old struggled to make the same offensive impact alongside LeBron James. Regarding a trade, Bill Oram of The Athletic had this to say:

Kuzma and his people came away from their chat feeling reassured, a source close to the situation told The Athletic. Pelinka told the second-year forward that he was key to the Lakers’ future and that, unless it was a trade for one of the game’s three best players, he wasn’t trading him.

Oram's report states the Lakers' preference is to keep Kuzma, however, they are known to be pursuing Anthony Davis. Needless to say, Davis is one of the 'three best players' that the report alludes to, and if the Lakers complete a move for the All-Star this summer, Kuzma is sure to exit.