NBA star places $36,000 bet on outsider LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt winning heated race

May 26, 2026 · 12:18 AM UTC ·4 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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NBA player Kyle Kuzma has placed a $36,000 bet on Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star, to win the upcoming Los Angeles mayoral primary. Pratt is running as an outsider candidate against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, promising changes to local government and public safety. The election is set for June 2, and Pratt has garnered support from notable figures, including President Trump and Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss.

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▪Kyle Kuzma has bet $36,000 on Spencer Pratt to win the LA mayoral primary.
▪Pratt is campaigning as an outsider against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass.
▪He has received support from President Trump and Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss.

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▪ NBA star places massive bet on Spencer Pratt in LA mayoral race — Washington Examiner

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OutKick-Sports NBA star places $36,000 bet on outsider LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt winning heated race The June 2 nonpartisan primary pits former Hills reality star Pratt against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass By Alejandro Avila OutKick Published May 25, 2026 8:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Spencer Pratt will bring change to California, panelist says ‘Fox News @ Night’ panelists evaluate Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign. Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is betting big that LA will change its ways.

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