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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 21
Luka Doncic Ruled Out Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of Saturday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers that Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the rest of the night with a left leg contusion.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Lakers Announce Deandre Ayton News on Saturday
The Los Angeles Lakers are down three starters on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, with Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura all sitting out with respective injuries.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets
Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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.
Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura News After Missing Clippers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA’s best teams early in the 2025–26 season, currently owning a 19–7 record. While superstar guard Luka Doncic has been playing at an MVP level, he has benefited from consistent production around him from key role players.
Jaxson Hayes News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 20
Jaxson Hayes feels Lakers have one of the best offenses in the league 
Despite all the injuries and shuffling of lineups and rotation throughout the season, the Lakers’ offense has remained consistently great. It’s the benefit of having three elite shotmakers on the roster.
Marcus Smart News / Field Level Media / December 20
Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for obscene gesture
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official at halftime of his team's 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Salt Lake City, the NBA announced Saturday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / December 20
The Lakers Aren’t Championship Contenders
The Los Angeles Lakers are 0.5 games behind the third seed and one game behind the second seed in a stacked Western Conference, but they are not genuine title contenders.
Byron Scott News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
Lakers Champ Byron Scott Picks Point Guard GOAT
Former Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard Byron Scott knows a thing or two about great point guards. After all, he played alongside Hall of Fame Lakers point guard Magic Johnson, who reinvented the position and propelled LA to five championships and 10 NBA Finals appearances from 1979-91.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
Marcus Smart fined $35,000 by the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was hit with a $35,000 fine by the NBA for his actions toward referees during Thursday’s game. Smart was fined for making an “obscene gesture” at halftime of Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the league said in a statement.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers released an update to their injury report for Saturday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers, with Rui Hachimura being downgraded to out with right groin soreness.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 20
JJ Redick: Pleased With Luka Doncic & LeBron James’ Willingness To Play Off Ball
When Luka Doncic arrived to the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions about how he would fit alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves considering all three of them having the ability to orchestrate an offense.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Marcus Smart Fined For Making Obscene Gesture At Official
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture towards a game official, it was announced by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations with the NBA.
Marcus Smart News / Hoops Rumors / December 20
Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “making an obscene gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter). Smart was penalized for giving the middle finger to the refs at halftime during Thursday’s win in Utah, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
Controversial Former Kobe Bryant-Era Lakers Coach Nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mark D'Antoni has been nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the 2026 class. D'Antoni is a new candidate for the Hall of Fame, joining a long list of basketball's greatest teams, coaches and players that are eligible for induction.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Luka Doncic Wanted To Provide For Lakers Organization With E-Bike Gift
Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a success thus far as the team has been one of the best in a loaded Western Conference.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
3 Lakers Starters Could Miss Battle of LA vs Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers could be missing as many as three of head coach JJ Redick's preferred starting five players heading into their Saturday clash against their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Rich Paul breaks down why LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony was never a rivalry
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19
JJ Redick names LA Lakers’ best off-ball player who changes how LeBron James and Luka Doncic play
The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their impressive run this season. Following a high-scoring 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz, the LA Lakers now sit third in the Western Conference with a 19-7 record.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / December 19
Former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now and it's not even his fault
Former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now. And it has nothing do to with anything Knecht did. Knecht, who is in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was recently sent to the G League after essentially falling out of the rotation in LA.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / December 19
LeBron James has fans concerned with his 'YouTube golf' quip
James has proven this season that he is still capable of playing at a high level, but many fans are concerned that the Los Angeles Lakers star's motivation is starting to wane.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent expected to miss at least one week
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent again, and yes, it is starting to feel familiar. Los Angeles announced that Vincent has been diagnosed with lower back tightness and will be reevaluated in roughly one week, as relayed by Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times.
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