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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 10
How much money do the Lakers stand to earn from the NBA Cup? 
The Lakers’ quest to become the first two-time NBA Cup champion in league history is set to begin on Wednesday against San Antonio. If they beat the Spurs, they’ll face the winner of the Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder’s quarterfinal matchup with a trip to the Cup final on the line.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 10
LeBron James Gives Ultimate Praise To 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey
As the oldest player in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has seen some of the league’s best up-and-coming stars rise up the ranks and establish themselves as the next guard.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / The SportsRush / December 10
'Beat Denver in a 7 Games Series? Absolutely': Kendrick Perkins Disagrees With Rich Paul’s Viral Lakers Take
Klutch Sports super agent Rich Paul made waves this week as he launched his new podcast Game Over with Max Kellerman, and right out of the gates claimed that Los Angeles Lakers weren’t title contenders.
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 10
LeBron James Humbled To Pass Robert Parish For Second On NBA’s All-Time Wins List
In Year 23, LeBron James continues to make history as he and the Los Angeles Lakers look to compete for the franchise’s 18th championship. James had largely looked mortal since making his 2025-26 season debut, but he finally broke out in the Lakers’ win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 10
Max Kellerman Suggests LeBron James Trade To The Knicks; This Is How New York Could Land King James
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was one of the many names mentioned in trade rumors this offseason. While several sources linked him to teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, the New York Knicks were often projected as the ideal landing spot for the 40-year-old.
J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / December 10
Former Lakers HC Throws Shade At JJ Redick: 'His Philosophy Is Pretty Much The Same As Almost 20 Other Teams'
The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to an excellent 17-6 start to the 2025-26 NBA season and are currently second in the standings in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / December 10
Rich Paul Shuts Down LeBron James Trade Rumors While AD’s Future Hangs in Balance
Let’s be real for a second: being a Lakers fan lately feels a bit like being trapped in a toxic relationship. You know it’s bad for you, you know you should
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 10
'He Wants That Responsibility' – Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James Reveals the Secret Behind Austin Reaves’ Meteoric Rise
LeBron James said he isn’t surprised by Austin Reaves’ superb play this year during a recent episode of the Mind the Game podcast with former NBA star Steve Nash.
Bill Simmons News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9
Bill Simmons names the ‘easy’ NBA trade the LA Lakers could do ‘right now’
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to be monitoring the trade market. The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten out to a solid start this season sitting in second place in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 10
Reggie Miller Casts Doubt on Lakers Sustaining Unexpected Hot Start, Highlights One Major Concern Going Forward
The Los Angeles Lakers were not on many people’s lists of teams competing for the second seed in the West, but with a 17–6 record, they are sitting right behind the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 9
Maxi Kleber questionable, Victor Wembanyama out for Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup matchup
Wednesday’s NBA Cup Lakers-Spurs matchup won’t have all the star power possible. While LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will all be available, Victor Wembanyama will not suit up for the Spurs.
Austin Reaves News / The SportsRush / December 9
Reggie Miller Claims Austin Reaves’ Ultimate 'Gamble on Himself' Has Earned Him a Potential $50 Million Annual Payday
Austin Reaves wasn’t many people’s pick to be the Lakers’ second scoring option when the 25/26 season began, but he’s held himself to a high level, even after LeBron James came back from injury.
Rich Paul News / Hardwood Heroics / December 9
'It’s Weird': Rich Paul’s Lakers Take Draws Reply From Former NBA Star
The Los Angeles Lakers have surprised fans with their performance early in the 2025-26 NBA season. With a 17-6 record, the team is tied in second place with the Denver Nuggets.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 9
Lakers' LeBron James Hints at Surprise Retirement Timeline
With a little under 30 seconds remaining, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star forward LeBron James drove two steps towards the basket before stepping back and sinking a 20-foot jump shot that effectively sealed the 112-108 win for the Lakers over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, his team's 17th of the young season.
Marcus Smart News / Field Level Media / December 9
Lakers G Marcus Smart (back) hopes to play vs. Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and intends to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Rich Paul questions whether the Lakers are ‘contenders’
Agent Rich Paul sent the Los Angeles Lakers something of a warning despite their good start to the season. Paul, best known as LeBron James’ agent, suggested the Lakers have more work to do in order to seriously contend for an NBA title.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / December 9
Austin Reaves Pleased With Lakers’ Ability To Win Even When He Plays Poorly
One of the biggest reasons the Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations so far this season has been the leap of Austin Reaves into a legit All-Star caliber player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 9
Lakers Champ Horace Grant Gets Honest About Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant Era
On the road to defining their own dynastic legacy, the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers leaned on some of the savvy vets hailing from Phil Jackson's last dynasty, the 1990s-era Chicago Bulls.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 9
LeBron James' agent explains why he believes Lakers aren't true contenders
The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets with a 17-6 record and are sitting in second place in the stacked Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9
JJ Redick’s Coaching Philosophy is Like 20 Other Teams in the NBA, Says Byron Scott
By any metric, second-year head coach JJ Redick has done a fantastic job so far this year with the Lakers. The team is 17-6, tied for second in the West, and they’ve gotten there despite only having LeBron James for seven of those games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 8
Lakers Urged to Make Major Trade This Season
At 16-6 (as of Dec. 6), the Los Angeles Lakers sit tied for third place in the vaunted Western Conference. The Lakers were widely expected to be a team struggling to even break into the top-six of the conference, as many projected Los Angeles to be a play-in team at best.
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