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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ current losing streak hit three games following their 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. For the Lakers, there are plenty of issues to discuss in regards to their poor play as of late. But for head coach JJ Redick, the ultimate reason for the team’s […]

Luka Doncic did not have to look far to find someone to blame after the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Houston Rockets, 119-96, leaving their fans disappointed at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day. The Lakers allowed the Rockets to have a strong start, scoring 37 points in the first quarter. The Purple and Gold […]

If Los Angeles Lakers fans experienced any Christmas cheer this year, it did not come during the team’s home game versus the Houston Rockets. LA lost its third straight contest, falling 119-96 on Thursday, and it also lost one of its most important players. Austin Reaves exited the court early after aggravating his calf injury. […]

LOS ANGELES – After LeBron James rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup after missing the first 14 games of the season due to a nerve injury, Jarred Vanderbilt ended up being the odd man out. As the Lakers’ defense continued to struggle, head coach JJ Redick had no choice but to put Vanderbilt back in […]

This is definitely not the Christmas present Los Angeles Lakers fans were hoping to unwrap. During the Lakers’ high-profile Christmas Day matchup against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, guard Austin Reaves was ruled out for the remainder of the contest with a left calf injury. The news puts a damper on the holiday festivities […]

Lakers Nation held its collective breath on Christmas Day. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ marquee showdown against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, veteran guard Marcus Smart gave everyone a serious fright. Known for his reckless abandon and defensive grit, Smart went down with what initially looked like a significant injury, sending shockwaves through the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas Day with history, urgency, and the spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league’s record books. As the Lakers prepare to face off vs. the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena, NBA Christmas Day matchup once again place the superstar at the center of […]

On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will hit the floor for a Christmas Day home game against the Houston Rockets in a clash of two Western Conference playoff teams. The Lakers will hope to have star Luka Doncic back in the lineup after a brief absence due to a leg contusion–Doncic is currently listed […]

NBA on Christmas Day games are among the most important in basketball. The league pairs up the best teams in the biggest rivalries, and teams usually deliver with iconic performances. All of these teams playing on Dec. 25, 2025, are primed to contend for the NBA Finals, and Christmas Day games could preview that. However, […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the growing tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks has evolved into something larger than a typical on-court matchup, framing it as a rivalry that transcends the NBA landscape. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins said the dynamic between the two stars has reshaped […]

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Houston Rockets in the penultimate 2025 NBA Christmas Day game, with both teams in danger of missing their best player. Luka Doncic and Alperen Sengun are both questionable for the matchup, which threatens the significance of their prime-time showdown. Here is everything we know about Luka Doncic and Alperen […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Houston Rockets for the first time this season as part of the NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games. While the Lakers have dealt with multiple injury issues early this season, they are set to possibly receive reinforcements via the team’s latest injury report. While […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to reach a rare milestone on Christmas Day as the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the San Antonio Spurs in a nationally televised matchup on ABC and ESPN. According to NBAPR, Gilgeous-Alexander will become the first reigning Kia NBA MVP and Finals MVP to play on Christmas Day since LeBron […]

Rich Paul acknowledged that his close relationship with LeBron James does not mean blind agreement, explaining that while he has disagreed with the Los Angeles Lakers star at times this season, James has earned the latitude that comes with a historic career. Speaking on the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich […]

Luka Doncic is officially questionable for Christmas Day against the Rockets with a lower leg contusion, according to ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel. On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers dropped a road game against the Phoenix Suns. This game marked the return of Austin Reaves after a brief injury absence, but Luka Doncic did not play […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were once again dominated in a second straight game, and this time it came in the hands of the Phoenix Suns, as they lost 132-108. Though they were without Luka Doncic, they still had enough talent on the floor to keep things competitive, but that was not what happened. The Suns […]

JJ Redick did not hide his frustration following the Los Angeles Lakers 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, calling out an anonymous player for a mental lapse on the defensive end. Speaking postgame, Redick referenced a breakdown that underscored what he described as a lack of defensive awareness within the rotation, particularly […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have squared off against the Phoenix Suns three times in the past three weeks, with the latest resulting in a 132-108 loss on Tuesday night. The Lakers have gone 1-2 in those three games, with the Suns throwing everything they have at the purple and gold. Following the Lakers’ recent loss […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their first back-to-back losses this season following their 132-108 defeat against the Phoenix Suns. They had been coming off a loss to the LA Clippers this past Saturday, and the Lakers will be looking to right the ship and get back in the win column as they host the Houston […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered their second consecutive loss following their 132-108 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. The Lakers have been dealing with injury issues to key players all season, and the latest to suffer some sort of ailment was reserve big man Jaxson Hayes. Jaxson Hayes suffered an apparent […]

LOS ANGELES – Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ solid start to the regular season at 19-8, they have had quite a few injury issues to juggle. Heading into their game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, the Lakers were set to receive reinforcements with Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton making their return from injury. But […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are forced to finish their four-game road trip without their number one option, as Luka Doncic was ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup versus the Phoenix Suns with a lower left leg contusion. The good news is that the Slovenian superstar may not miss much time. Actually, he could be back as […]

ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne poured cold water on speculation linking the Los Angeles Lakers to Trey Murphy III and Herb Jones, suggesting that New Orleans is unlikely to move either forward ahead of the trade deadline without an overwhelming return. Speaking on the latest episode of Mason & Ireland, Shelburne explained that despite persistent league […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing solid basketball of late, although they recently suffered a tough road loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, by the end of which 4/5 of their entire starting lineup was out. One of those players was Austin Reaves, who has been out for over a week with […]

Rich Paul addressed recent comments made by LeBron James regarding playing on Christmas Day, offering context around the sacrifices tied to the NBA schedule and the reaction that followed James’ remarks. Speaking on the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul discussed James’ comments ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing well lately, currently sitting at 19-8 despite a recent loss to the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. LeBron James played well in that game, scoring 36 points and carrying the team’s offense with Luka Doncic going down with injury, joining a host of Lakers who were already out […]

LeBron James recently offered insight into the mindset behind one of the most remarkable statistical feats in NBA history, explaining what he never did during his 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak for the Los Angeles Lakers and previously for Cleveland and Miami. On the latest episode of the Mind the Game podcast, James discussed the streak […]

Former NBA player and Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is urging fans to reconsider voting LeBron James into the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles this February. Speaking on the latest episode of his podcast KG: Certified, Garnett said he believes James does not want to participate in […]

Alongside Kobe Bryant, Basketball Hall of Famer Pau Gasol helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to back-to-back NBA titles in 2009 and 2010, defeating Kevin Garnett and the Big 3 Boston Celtics in a legendary rivalry that defined an era. Together, Bryant and Gasol became more than just elite teammates and championship running mates — […]

LOS ANGELES – After last season’s playoff flameout that saw Jaxson Hayes ultimately benched by the end of the series, it might have come as a surprise to fans that the seventh-year big man opted to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in for the 2025-26 season. But as the Lakers have gotten off to […]

For the third time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns will square off, as they will meet at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday. The series is tied between the conference rivals at 1-1, with the Lakers winning in their last battle on December 15 in a wild finish, 116-114. Luka Doncic […]

Everyone knew that Kobe Bryant had a way of doing things and expected others to live up to it. That especially applied to his teammates on the Lakers. One of those was former player Samaki Walker. Recently, Walker came forward to share a story about the time when Kobe sucker punched him, per Byron Scott’s […]

LOS ANGELES – NBA All-Star voting got underway this past week, and for the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves has been making the case for being selected to his first All-Star appearance. Reaves is currently sidelined due to a calf injury, but Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that he is day-to-day at this point, […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back down to Earth with an ugly road loss against the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. Los Angeles was down three starters to begin this game, with Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton all being injured, and by the end, Luka Doncic had also joined them on the […]

With the NBA Cup in the rearview mirror after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the championship game, the league as a whole turns its attention to ushering in 2026 on the right foot in the NBA power rankings. Well, that certainly hasn’t been the case for many top teams as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers spotlight followed Bronny James into the G-League on Sunday night, and he delivered under it. Earlier this season, after earning his first career start, James stepped into another proving ground. Facing Victor Oladipo, Bronny’s fans had plenty to watch as the South Bay Lakers battled the Wisconsin Herd. What unfolded felt […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will continue the annual NBA tradition of playing on Christmas Day. For the the 2025 holiday, LeBron James and the Lakers are set to host Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets inside Crypto dot com Arena. Christmas Day 2025 will mark the 20th Christmas Day game for LeBron James, […]

James Harden and the LA Clippers ended their five-game losing streak with a home win against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, igniting what they hope will be the start of a turnaround from the slow start they’ve had. The Clippers defeated the Lakers, 103-88, with Harden recording a 21-point, 10-assist […]

LOS ANGELES – Over the past couple of seasons, Gabe Vincent has been able to carve out a bit of a leadership role with the Los Angeles Lakers. Vincent has become a respected voice not only in the Lakers’ locker room, but across the league in general. Last February, Vincent was elected as one of […]