Lakers’ Kyle Kuzma out indefinitely with foot injury

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma (0) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroeder (17) as he goes to the basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo (6) is at right. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is out indefinitely as he recovers from a stress reaction in his left foot.

“Kuzma is progressing with his rehabilitation from an injury (stress reaction, left foot) that occurred while he was with USA Basketball. He has not been cleared for full practice or game participation. He is schedule for an MRI when the team returns from China, and a status update will be given at that time,” the Lakers said in a statement.

Kuzma suffered what was initially described as an ankle injury during training camp with Team USA, forcing him to withdraw from the FIBA World Cup. Kuzma also missed time last season dealing with left foot tendonitis.

The 24-year-old averaged 18.7 points on 45.6 percent shooting and 5.5 rebounds last season.

The Lakers will open training camp on Saturday and will participate in two pre-season games in China on Oct. 10 in Shanghai and on Oct. 12 in Shenzhen against the Brooklyn Nets.

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