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Before their Christmas Day battle with the Houston Rockets, JJ Redick made it clear that his Los Angeles Lakers needed to give more effort and that the “shortcuts” some players have been taking defensively are unacceptable. The lack of effort and intensity Redick saw from his group in a 132-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns […]

The Los Angeles Lakers stumbled on Christmas Day, losing 119-96 to the Houston Rockets in front of a packed house at Crypto. Afterward, JJ Redick was not happy and alluded that the team did not seem to care about the contest. Kendrick Perkins disagreed with this take, blaming Redick for his lack of accountability in […]

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 […]

We’re back once again to continue our coverage of Christmas Day in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for another exciting showdown. The Houston Rockets (17-10) will visit the Los Angeles Lakers (19-9) as the two squads meet for the first time this season. Check our NBA Christmas odds series for the Rockets-Lakers prediction […]

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 […]

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 […]

The NBA world is ever-changing, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making headlines for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This has prompted LeBron James to make comparisons between Gilgeous-Alexander and James Harden, noting how similar the two players are, in a recent interview with the Mind the Game podcast. "You gotta keep him off the free-throw line. Which […]

The Houston Rockets will play on Christmas Day, the NBA’s biggest regular-season stage, for the first time since 2019. It’s the kind of opportunity the Rockets envisioned when making the offseason trade for Kevin Durant. But as their holiday matchup with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looms, the Rockets may be regretting that […]

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 […]

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 […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers had a showdown with the in-state Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday, resulting in the disappointing 103-88 loss, LeBron James would be asked about an interesting situation that happened with his opponents. While some have speculated that the Lakers could obtain Chris Paul after he was sent home by the Clippers, […]

The Battle of L.A. lost some of its star power on Saturday night. During a highly anticipated showdown against the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic was forced to exit the game early with a leg injury. According to an update from the team shared by insider Brett Seigel, Doncic suffered a […]

As BYU basketball star AJ Dybantsa continues to showcase the skillset that has him one of the top players to be selected in the next NBA Draft, his talent appears to be acknowledged by Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. With the BYU basketball star continuing to dominate, Dybantsa speaks about the relationship he has […]

We’re back to bring you a betting prediction and pick for this Saturday nightcap in the NBA as we head to the Western Conference for the day’s final matchup. The Los Angeles Lakers (19-7) will take on the Los Angeles Clippers (6-21) in their second meeting of the season, the Lakers leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series […]

Rich Paul said the long-debated idea of a rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony never fully materialized, citing league circumstances rather than individual competition. On the latest episode of Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, Paul explained that discussions surrounding James and Anthony often ignore […]

NEW YORK – Just 20 hours after winning the NBA Cup, the New York Knicks tipped off again. Players knew that, regardless of the result, they would be playing their third game in four nights on Friday. Such were the woes of the 2025 NBA Cup champions, who earned a packed schedule with their Las […]

Former NBA guard Austin Rivers delivered sharp criticism of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, questioning Lue’s accomplishments since winning an NBA championship alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Speaking on the latest episode of Off Guard With Austin Rivers, Rivers addressed his frustrations with the Clippers’ leadership and directly targeted Lue’s track […]

Without question, Jaylen Brown knows how to bring the heat. Just ask Isiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons. So when examining the NBA landscape, Brown knows what he likes and what he doesn’t. As a result, he doesn’t mind calling out some other big names to make his point. During a recent livestream with DDG, […]

Even as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James continues the twilight of his career, he’s still facing top-level competition every single night. However, even when facing the Utah Jazz, the fourth-worst team record-wise in the Western Conference, the quality of the team doesn’t matter. Players like Jazz rising star Keyonte George are going to come […]

Trae Young may have made his much-anticipated return from a knee injury on Thursday night against the Charlotte Hornets, but the Atlanta Hawks have become Jalen Johnson’s team in his absence and that continued with Young still on a minutes restriction. Johnson, who turned 24 years of age on Thursday, showed out on his birthday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a lot of success this season, and for once in a while, it hasn’t been soley because of LeBron James. For the past few years, if James wasn’t on the court or wasn’t on his A-game, the Lakers would probably be in trouble. Now, with Luka Doncic and the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been impressive thus far on the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 18-7 ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz. The Lakers recently picked up a road win over the Phoenix Suns thanks to a controversial call late that put LeBron James on the line, where he knocked […]

Wherever Dillon Brooks plays, just know that he’s going to be his most authentic self, and he’s not going to back down from a challenge. Since he’s been with the Phoenix Suns, he’s kept that mindset, and there’s no doubt that it has been contagious around the team, which could be one of the reasons […]

As Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James moves through his historic 23rd NBA season, questions about longevity and decline naturally follow. Yet even as the Lakers star forward approaches his 41st birthday, some of the league’s sharpest basketball minds believe James is still evolving, not fading. One of them is longtime rival and fellow superstar […]

LeBron James got the last laugh over Dillon Brooks following the NBA’s last two-minute report for the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-114 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. During the final minute of the game, Brooks made a big 3-pointer over James that saw Phoenix take the lead for the last time. Brooks believed […]

Lately, former NBA player Paul Pierce calls it like he sees it. For instance, he compared OKC Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Michael Jordan. Now, he’s as candid as can be about the playoff chances for the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. During an appearance on the No Fouls Given podcast, Pierce made it […]

LeBron James has had a range of tough opponents during what is the longest-ever career in the NBA. However, in recent years, none have gotten more attention than the LeBron James–Dillon Brooks feud, which has grown into one of the NBA’s most unusual modern rivalries. What began as a few competitive moments has evolved into […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns sparkplug Dillon Brooks have one of the NBA’s most contentious beefs. Fans and pundits were treated to another installment of the feud during the Lakers’ 116-114 victory on Sunday. After Brooks drained a clutch 3-pointer to give the Suns a lead […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James may have had the last laugh against the Phoenix Suns after winning on Sunday, 116-114, but things could have easily gone south. The Suns took the lead, 114-113, with only 12.2 seconds left after Dillon Brooks sank a three-pointer. He, however, was called for a technical foul after bumping […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heaved a collective sigh of relief after nearly blowing a 20-point lead against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers escaped with a two-point win, 116-114, to return to the win column. There were scary moments for the Purple and Gold, especially after Dillon Brooks nailed the […]

PHOENIX– One foul call; that was what decided the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers contest on Sunday. After Devin Booker subsequently fouled LeBron James, he begged for an explanation. He got an explanation from the officials, but he wasn’t calling their bluff. “They reviewed it. They still looked at it. I’m still trying to […]

PHOENIX– Sunday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers was mostly highlighted by two people: LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. The two were constantly jawing throughout the game, as they have been the last few years. However, Sunday’s game had some extra heat to it. For instance, Brooks swatted a ball at […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was an image of relief after they escaped the Phoenix Suns with a two-point win, 116-114, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers led by as much as 20 points, but the Suns rallied in the fourth quarter, as the game went down to the wire. Phoenix stole […]

LeBron James turned back the clock with a signature chasedown block in the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. James is going through the 23rd season of his legendary NBA career, his eighth with the Lakers. Going through the twilight years of his career, he has seen his athleticism slowly […]