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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Watch: Luka Doncic Surprises Fans With Shoes & Gift Packages On Christmas Day
After sitting out one game, Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic was back on the court on Christmas Day to take on the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately, the Lakers fans didn’t get to witness a victory, but multiple fans in attendance got an extremely special experience thanks to Doncic himself.
J.J. Redick News / Hoops Wire / December 26
JJ Redick: Lakers ‘don’t care enough’ after blowout loss to Rockets
Lakers coach JJ Redick didn’t sugarcoat it after Thursday’s 23-point loss to the Rockets. In fact, he questioned whether his team is taking winning seriously at all.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 26
Lakers Lose Star to Calf Injury Mid-Game vs Rockets
Little went right for the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. On a night that ended with their head coach publicly criticizing the team's effort, the Lakers fell 119-96 to the Houston Rockets, failing to lead throughout the entire game.
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 / The SportsRush / December 26
'There’s Never Accountability With That Guy': JJ Redick’s Dig at Doc Rivers Resurfaces After Lakers’ Recent Losses
Christmas Day is meant for sharing the love and joy of the holiday season. Unfortunately for JJ Redick, it was quite the opposite. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered an embarrassing loss to the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 26
LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Issues Damning Statement on Lakers Future
Christmas was miserable in Los Angeles. The Lakers dropped their third-straight game tonight against the Houston Rockets. The slate of results left JJ Redick perplexed, calling for an “uncomfortable” meeting to follow with the players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26
Kendrick Perkins takes aim at JJ Redick
Kendrick Perkins has heard enough from JJ Redick after the Los Angeles Lakers coach’s strong reaction to the team’s loss on Thursday. Perkins accused Redick of deflecting blame after the Lakers’ 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Kevin Durant Grateful For Matchups With Lakers’ LeBron James
The NBA is slowly entering a new era led by the younger generation of superstars and a different philosophy to team-building and roster construction. But
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 26
NBA insider drops ‘no chance’ verdict on LA Lakers, there’s only one solution to end their woes
The Los Angeles Lakers’ poor form continues as the year comes to a close. The Los Angeles Lakers failed to impress during their NBA Christmas Day battle against the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26
NBA insider floats Anthony Davis-Lakers reunion to cure JJ Redick’s frustration
As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to search for answers amid mounting defensive issues, a familiar name has resurfaced in league discourse. On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon proposed a bold solution: reuniting the Lakers with Dallas Mavericks star forward Anthony Davis.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Jarred Vanderbilt Discusses How Lakers Can Play With More Consistent Energy & Effort
The same issues have been present for the Los Angeles Lakers this entire season, despite an inflated 19-10 record. L.A. simply does not have enough players that have speed and athleticism, and they don’t appear to have enough players with a care factor to try and overcome that.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Luka Doncic: Lakers Need To Make Changes After Christmas Day Loss To Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers have now lost three consecutive games in blowout fashion. They lost by 15 to the L.A. Clippers last Saturday, then by 24 to the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
J.J. Redick News / Yardbarker / December 26
JJ Redick sends serious message to Lakers in brutal rant
The retired sharpshooter put his players on blast.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26
Kendrick Perkins blasts Lakers’ JJ Redick for LeBron James, Luka Doncic’s shortcomings
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.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Jake LaRavia Believes There’s ‘Disconnect’ Between Lakers Right Now
Los Angeles Lakers fans can always count on the team being part of the Christmas Day slate every NBA season and the 2025-26 campaign is no different as they took on the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 26
Luka Doncic Sends Clear Message After Austin Reaves Leaves Lakers Game With Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third straight game with a 119-96 loss to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. It was a blowout loss, and a frustrating outcome, especially in front of the Lakers fans in LA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26
Lakers play like Grinches on Christmas for third straight loss
Christmas is supposed to be the time for giving and sharing. That's not how the Los Angeles Lakers have treated the ball this holiday season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25
Rockets give Lakers coal in Christmas night blowout
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
The mindset behind Jarred Vanderbilt’s improved 3-point shot
LOS ANGELES – After LeBron James rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup after missing the first 14 games of the season due to a nerve injury, Jarred Vanderbilt ended up being the odd man out.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / December 25
Austin Reaves' injury another worrisome development for the Los Angeles Lakers
The 27-year-old guard recorded 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just under 15 minutes prior to exiting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 25
Lakers Hall of Famer Sends Strong Message to LeBron James Ahead of 2026 Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers will face a major existential question going into the 2026 offseason regarding one of their star players. For the first time in his Lakers' career, star forward LeBron James is playing on an expiring contract, meaning he has a few options once the 2025-26 season reaches its conclusion.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25
LeBron James excitedly reveals offseason plan
LeBron James is already thinking of the offseason. As the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the NBA took a break on Wednesday, the future Basketball Hall of Famer shared a plan he’s looking forward to once the 2025-26 NBA season is over, and it involves his new passion – golf.
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