Indiana Pacers, Kyle Kuzma - Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
The Indiana Pacers, tabbed by many as one of the most aggressive on the trade market as a lead-up to the NBA Draft, reportedly turned down a package from the Los Angeles Lakers involving forward Kyle Kuzma and their 22nd pick for the Blue and Gold’s 13th selection and a salary filler, according to HoopsHype’s Mike Scotto.
Given Kuzma’s uninspiring and sometimes erratic play in the postseason for the Lakers, many among Pacers circles were relieved with the news, believing that the forward is not worth a lottery selection, especially in the upcoming draft which is reckoned to boast one of the deepest classes in recent history.