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Gabe Vincent Praises JJ Redick & Coaching Staff

JJ Redick is in the midst of his second season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers and he is taking positive strides in terms of growth. Not to say Redick’s rookie year was not impressive, but there were bumps, particularly in the postseason.

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Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update

Reaves has been the Lakers' second-best player this season, averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from beyond the arc.

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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 14

LeBron James Expresses Love & Appreciation For Derrick Rose

LeBron James is a living legend in the NBA, playing in Year 23 and still doing it a high level. While the end of James’ career seems to be right around the corner, he’s still considered a pivotal piece in the Los Angeles Lakers’ plans to chase after another championship.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 14

Lakers' new ownership may help Doncic with an in-season trade

Lakers' new ownership may help Luka Doncic with an in-season trade

The Lakers aren't that deep, and they may not be on the same level as the top four teams in the West right now.

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The '2021-22 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 14

Marcus Smart Reveals Advice To Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers sorely missed Marcus Smart as their defensive effort and overall intensity dropped without him. Smart missed a few games due to a back injury, though returned in the loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Marcus Smart News / Fadeaway World / December 14

Marcus Smart Admits Lakers Players Got Exposed In Film Session: 'We’re Not Guarding People'

The Los Angeles Lakers were dumped out of the NBA Cup in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, and their film session afterward did not paint a pretty picture.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Lakers Notes: Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart

The Lakers’ strong start has covered for an issue that has lingered all season. And that would be defense. Los Angeles is 17-7, but the numbers underneath have been far less flattering, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Fadeaway World / December 14

Lakers Fans Mock Jarred Vanderbilt After Surprising Rotation Comments

Jarred Vanderbilt’s role with the Lakers has been a source of confusion for much of the season, and his recent comments shed light on just how uncertain the situation has been.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 13

Lakers Injury Report: Two Players Out vs. Suns

The Lakers will be short-handed again as they continue their road trip, with availability concerns impacting Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Lakers HC JJ Redick weighs in on LA’s defensive struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in the NBA Cup quarter-final. It was another example of L.A. struggling on the defensive end, as the team had a hard time slowing down San Antonio throughout.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 13

Lakers Star LeBron James' 2026 Free Agency Could Come Down to One Other Player

The career of one of, if not the greatest, player in the history of basketball could be coming to an end after this season, as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has hinted at possibly retiring after the 2025-26 season.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / December 13

Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Eager’ To Get Back In Lakers Rotation & Help With Defensive Struggles

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the team’s rotation, sitting out eight of the last nine games despite being healthy. Vanderbilt’s offensive deficiencies are well-documented, but there’s no denying that he could help the Lakers on the defensive end of the floor, where they have really struggled in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13

JJ Redick: Lakers Will Be Cautious With Austin Reaves But Should Return In One Week

Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers received more injury news as it was announced that Austin Reaves will be re-evaluated in one week with a mild left calf strain.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 13

JJ Redick says Lakers will continue to ‘look for opportunities’ to get Adou Thiero playing time

Two things are true at the same time about the Lakers. They are a very good team They have very clear and glaring flaws They’ve won at a high rate, but the losses have followed a similar formula that has exposed their weaknesses.

Jake Laravia News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 13

Jake LaRavia had to have a root canal after collision during Sixers game

Who doesn’t love a little emergency dental procedure? Nothing is more fun than frantic calls to try to get into the dentist while you’re in a whole lot of pain.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 13

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Recalibrate & Look Themselves In Mirror To Fix Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start against the San Antonio Spurs. But a 23-4 run between the first and second quarters saw the Lakers go from a 2-point lead to a 17-point deficit and they were never able to catch back up from that point.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 13

LeBron James Leaves Encouraging Message For Spurs’ Stephon Castle

The San Antonio Spurs are among the teams best set up for the future in the entire NBA, and they showed why on Wednesday night. They faced the Los Angeles Lakers in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals and ran away with the win despite being without young superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13

When Will JJ Redick Give Jarred Vanderbilt Another Opportunity In Lakers Rotation?

Veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt has found himself on the outside looking in from the Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s rotation in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Lakers Champ Isaiah Rider Breaks Silence On Arrest For Order Violation

On December 4, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Rider was arrested in Gilbert, Arizona, on allegations of violating a protective order. The case only appeared on the Gilbert Municipal Court website on December 11.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / December 12