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J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12

JJ Redick considering making changes to Lakers rotation

On paper, the Lakers are sitting pretty in the Western Conference. They are 17-7, which is the fourth-best record in the West. In clutch games, they are 8-0 and they have an overall offensive rating of 118, the seventh-highest in the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Lakers’ Season Demands Immediate Fix As Issues Mount

LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are out of the NBA Cup, guaranteeing a new champion this season. Los Angeles won the inaugural event two years ago, while Milwaukee claimed last year’s title.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 12

Lakers Receive Crushing Update on $68 Million Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers' defensive woes continue to hold them back from reaching their championship-caliber potential. The team was bounced unceremoniously from the NBA Cup quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, allowing 132 points in their embarrassing home loss.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 12

LeBron James Downplays Poster Dunk Over Luke Kornet

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has continually redefined what a player at his age and stage of his basketball career is capable of physically.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 12

Lakers Looking for Trade to Fix Critical Problem This Year

With roughly a quarter of the NBA season behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking every bit of the championship contenders they hoped to be entering the season.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Marcus Smart Hoping To Build Off Strong Shooting Performance Vs. Spurs

One of the few positives to come out of the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals was the performance of Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBC Sports / December 12

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Future Draft Picks Viewed As Less Valuable After Luka Doncic Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, at some point this season, might want to bring in new pieces to surround the core of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12

Luka Dončić was encouraged by the Lakers’ small ball lineup in fourth quarter against Spurs

There aren’t many positives Los Angeles could come away with in their 132-119 loss against the Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Lakers changed things up in an attempt to mount a comeback.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 12

LeBron James Discusses How Lakers Can Improve Perimeter Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 17-7 start to the 2025-26 campaign. L.A. weathered the storm of LeBron James missing nearly a month at the start of the season, and has continued their winning ways since his return.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 12

Carmelo Anthony says only reason LeBron James isn’t scoring 30 PPG

LeBron James is approaching the game differently this season, and it’s led to a noticeable drop in his scoring. For the first time in his career, LeBron is starting to look like a player feeling the effects of age.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12

The Lakers keep losing the same way

For just the seventh time in 24 games, the Lakers lost on Wednesday. To be past the quarter pole of the season and winning at a nearly 71% rate while boasting

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Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Watch: Jake LaRavia Wins Team Pickleball Tournament

Jake LaRavia has made a nice addition to the Los Angeles Lakers as the versatile forward does a little bit of everything on both sides of the court. LaRavia signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers in free agency and that already looks to be a bargain as he’s served an important role off the bench for head coach JJ Redick.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / December 12

LeBron James Among 5 NBA Stars Who Are Averaging Career Lows In Points

Nearly two months into the 2025-26 NBA season, it has become evident that several players are entering the prime of their careers. Unfortunately, players such as LeBron James and Chris Paul find themselves on the outside looking in at this stage.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 12

'He Took a Step Back': Carmelo Anthony Claims LeBron James Could Average 30ppg in Year 23 if He Wanted To

LeBron James is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. Except this season, he’s gotten off to a slow start, averaging a career low 16.5 points through eight games played.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 12

'Lakers Got Exposed': Kendrick Perkins Talks About Defensive Troubles Plaguing Luka Doncic and Co.

The NBA cup is nearing its conclusion and has revealed a lot about teams this season. The OKC Thunder are still unstoppable, the Knicks are trying to right the wrongs of last season, and the LA Lakers are learning to live without the talents of LeBron James and instead leaning on the future of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Blue Ivy is Beyoncé’s twin during Lakers courtside game with Jay-Z

Blue Ivy made fans double-take during her Los Angeles Lakers game due to her striking resemblance to her mom, Beyoncé. The 13-year-old sat alongside her father, rap icon Jay-Z, to watch the Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 11

Shaquille O’Neal Takes A Dig At Luka Doncic, Baffled by Lakers Star’s Dominance

Luka Doncic has risen to the top of the basketball world not through elite athleticism, but with skill, vision, and basketball IQ. He’s averaged 21.2 points as a rookie and around 28–29 points per game every season since.

Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 11

Lakers' Deandre Ayton Takes Massive Shot at Himself After Perfect Night

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton played nearly perfect Sunday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ayton made all seven of his field goal attempts, finishing with 14 points, 12 rebounds and two assists with zero turnovers.

J.J. Redick News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

JJ Redick must give Lakers outcast with three minutes in 10 games another chance after NBA Cup defeat

The Los Angeles Lakers were knocked out of the NBA Cup by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Lakers were expected to win the game because they are having an excellent season, and the Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 11