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FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, left, and Kyle Kuzma celebrate in the closing minutes of the team's win over the Houston Rockets in an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Lakers are acquiring All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards for three players and this year's first-round draft pick.According to two people with knowledge of the deal, the Lakers are trading Kuzma, Caldwell-Pope and Montrezl Harrell to Washington for Westbrook. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Kuzma, Caldwell-Pope bring defensive presence to Wizards

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (5) grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1) and Dennis Schroder (17) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Lakers hold off Magic 96-93, win again without LeBron, Davis

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, right, shoots over Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

AP Source: Kuzma gets 3-year, $40M extension with Lakers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Kyle Kuzma (0) is congratulated by teammates after hitting a game-winning 3-pointer against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Lakers won 124-121. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

Kuzma’s 3-pointer lifts Lakers to 124-121 win over Nuggets

Associated Press

Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) gets the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

James leads Lakers over frustrated Doncic, Mavericks 129-114

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson, center, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Lakers top Thunder 125-110 without LeBron, Anthony Davis

By CLIFF BRUNT - Associated Press

Lakers exercise 4th-year contract option on Kyle Kuzma

Associated Press

U.S. Team's Kyle Kuzma, of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the MVP trophy after the NBA All-Star Rising Stars basketball game between the World Team and the U.S. Team, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Charlotte, N.C. The U.S. Team won 161-144. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Kuzma wins MVP, US tops World in Rising Stars 161-144

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) passes the ball against Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) in the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

LeBron, Kuzma lead Lakers to easy win over Grizzlies

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Phoenix Suns' Trevor Ariza, second from left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers' Tyson Chandler (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) **FILE**

Kuzma leads Lakers’ 120-96 rout of Suns for 3rd straight win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, center, shoots as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose, left, and center Karl-Anthony Towns defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Chandler has impactful debut as Lakers beat Wolves 114-110

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle, center, attempts a shot while Denver Nuggets center Mason Plumlee, left, and forward Trey Lyles defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Thomas rallies Lakers past Nuggets 112-103

By ALEX VEJAR - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, center, shoots as Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis, left, of Germany, and guard Jarell Eddie defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kuzma gets 28, leads Lakers past rival Celtics 108-107

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2017 file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives on Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. The NBA is driven by star power and its Christmas Day lineup is about the league’s best players, not all the best teams. Yes, the NBA will roll out LeBron James and Kevin Durant, toss in some Russell Westbrook and James Harden under the mistletoe. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

On Christmas, NBA shows off its best _ and who’s got next

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell, left, goes to the basket while defended by Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram, right rear, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Lopez drops 34 on Nets, D-Lo gets 17 in Lakers’ 124-112 win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2017, file photo, Utah forward Kyle Kuzma (35) goes to the basket as Southern California forward Chimezie Metu (4) defends in the second half during an NCAA college basketball game, in Salt Lake City. The Utah Jazz host a pair of familiar faces in Utah Utes Kyle Kuzma and David Collette for a predraft workout Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Kuzma has announced he will remain in the draft and looks to continue to impress after a strong combine. Collette is expected to return to school, where he should take over Kuzma's role as the top player on the roster. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah Utes forward Kyle Kuzma rising up draft boards

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Utah coach Larry Krystkowiak shouts to his team duriong the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colorado on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah beats Colorado 76-60 in Pac-12 opener

By JOHN COON - Associated Press

Kyle Kuzma shines as Utah beats Northwest Nazarene 81-37

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press