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Kyle Anderson (basketball)

Kyle Anderson (Li Kai'er), is an American-Chinese professional basketball player currently with the Utah Jazz in the NBA. He played college basketball at UCLA, earning All-American honors in 2014 before declaring for the NBA draft. Anderson was drafted in the first round (30th overall) by the San Antonio Spurs in 2014.


December 26, 2020: Career-High Tying Performance Against Atlanta

On December 26, 2020, Kyle Anderson opened the 2020-21 season with double figures in rebounds and tied his personal best with 20 points against Atlanta. He also achieved a career-high of 14 rebounds.

May 10, 2021: Career-High Four Blocks, Clinching Play-in Tournament Spot

On May 10, 2021, Kyle Anderson logged a career-high four blocks as the Memphis Grizzlies tied a franchise record with 19 blocks in a 115–110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, which clinched a spot for Memphis in the play-in tournament.

March 3, 2022: Career-High Six Steals Against the Boston Celtics

On March 3, 2022, Kyle Anderson recorded a career-high six steals during a game against the Boston Celtics.

July 8, 2022: Signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves

On July 8, 2022, Kyle Anderson signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

April 9, 2023: Altercation with Teammate Rudy Gobert

On April 9, 2023, Kyle Anderson was involved in an altercation with his teammate, Rudy Gobert, during a win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Gobert struck Anderson after a verbal exchange, resulting in Gobert being escorted off the court.

July 24, 2023: Obtained Chinese Citizenship

On July 24, 2023, it was announced that Kyle Anderson obtained Chinese citizenship in advance of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

July 6, 2024: Traded to the Golden State Warriors

On July 6, 2024, Kyle Anderson was traded to the Golden State Warriors in a six-team trade.

February 6, 2025: Traded to the Miami Heat

On February 6, 2025, Kyle Anderson was traded to the Miami Heat in a five-team trade.

July 7, 2025: Traded to the Utah Jazz

On July 7, 2025, Kyle Anderson was traded to the Utah Jazz in a three-team trade.