Lakers Provide an Update on Kyle Kuzma’s Eye Injury

As per the latest reports on Kyle Kuzma’s eye injury, the Los Angeles Lakers forward can be expected to be back on the courts very soon.

In the game between Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, Kuzma was hit with an elbow by Oklahoma City’s Darius Bazley. This led to an eye injury, and he was seen bleeding as he walked off to the locker room.

He was not seen playing for the rest of the game. Even though it was reported after the game that it was only precautionary to not to reintroduce him, the period for which he will be away was unknown.

Now, as per Dave Mcmenamin of ESPN, Lakers have said that Kuzma is expected to play on Friday against Oklahoma City Thunder.

“The Lakers say additional testing confirmed the right eye abrasion for Kyle Kuzma. He is expected to practice Thursday and play Friday in OKC,” he tweeted.

Kuzma might not be the most important player in the Lakers lineup but he does have his own value. A long injury lay off for him might have given them a few things to think about, but they will now be relieved that he is expected to be back soon.

In the Tuesday’s win for Lakers, LeBron James had registered another triple double- On making him the first player to produce a triple-double against all 30 NBA teams.

“I really don’t know what to think about it to be honest,” James said after his performance as per LA Times. “I’ve had some great teammates and great coaches to put me in a position to be able to facilitate.”

“My teammates have made shots for me throughout my career. Coaches have put me in position to be successful scoring the ball. I was just trying to read and react to the ball off the rim as far as getting rebounds. And hopefully throughout all those triple-doubles I have a winning record in those games.”