It was far from certain that Kyle Kuzma would play, but Dave McMenamin confirmed that Kuzma would be inactive against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
https://twitter.com/mcten/status/1391527625303023620
Kuzma was listed as doubtful ahead of the Lakers’ game against the Suns, and lower back tightness will keep Kuzma out of his first game in nearly a month.
Kuzma’s absence is part of a laundry list of Lakers who are dealing with injuries. LeBron James and Dennis Schroder were previously ruled out, while Alex Caruso and Talen Horton-Tucker are questionable. Anthony Davis, Marc Gasol, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are also dealing with injuries but are listed as probable tonight.