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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma To Undergo Precautionary MRI On Back
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Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma To Undergo Precautionary MRI On Back

Corey Hansford
Published: 11/30/2017
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Los Angeles Lakers rookie Kyle Kuzma did not participate in practice on Thursday, but reported improvement from the back spasms that sidelined him for the contest against the Golden State Warriors.

Despite the optimism, the Lakers said Kuzma is set to undergo a “precautionary” MRI on his back. His availability for this weekend’s back-to-back is currently unclear. Considering the early signs of recovery, there wouldn’t appear to be reason for much concern.

Kuzma has arguably been the biggest surprise for the Lakers this season, as he leads the team with 16.7 points per game. His ability to stretch the floor is huge for a team that otherwise struggles from deep.

In addition to his team-leading scoring, Kuzma is leading with a 37.9 percent shooting from 3-point range while also adding 6.1 rebounds.

The Lakers’ next game is on Saturday on the road against the Denver Nuggets, which suffice to say having Kuzma available for that would be ideal. The team will then return home for a tilt with the Houston Rockets before a three-day break in the schedule.

Kuzma’s time missed marked a first in his young career. In his absence, scoring off the bench will further lie on Jordan Clarkson and Julius Randle

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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