Lakers (via Nets) get Utah F Kyle Kuzma

The Los Angeles Lakerswill receiveUtah forwardKyle Kuzmawith the No. 27 overall pick (via Nets) of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.

Scouting report -- positives:

• Good rebounder
• Good floor vision, passer for his size
• High basketball IQ

Scouting report -- negatives:

• Inconsistent shooter
• Lacks elite athleticism

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ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):

• Chances he'll be an All-Star: 0.06 percent
• Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 2.03 percent
• Chances he'll be a role player: 7.15 percent

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