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Lakers Traveling To Suns On Sunday After Being Eliminated From Emirates NBA Cup

The Los Angeles Lakers won West Group B of the Emirates NBA Cup with a perfect 4-0 record, setting themselves up to host the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals of the Knockout Rounds.

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Player Grades: Lakers vs. Spurs

If it feels like déjà vu all over again when it comes to another Lakers loss, you’re not alone. The purple and gold are quickly developing a habit of losing games to teams with quick, athletic guards, and they do so in pretty convincing fashion.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 11

The Lakers have a bench scoring problem

LOS ANGELES — Wednesday’s loss to San Antonio had all the ingredients the Lakers cook with in defeat. They defended poorly from deep, allowing the Spurs to shoot 45% from 3-point range and they had a rough end to the first quarter and bad starts to the second and third periods.

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The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 11

Lakers to play Suns after NBA Cup quarterfinal loss

As a result of losing to the Spurs in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game, the Lakers will play the Suns on Sunday. Each team will play two games over the roughly two-week span of the NBA Cup’s knockout rounds.

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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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11

LeBron James had savage reaction on Luke Kornet after poster dunk

LeBron James is about to turn 41 years old, but he can still put people on posters. Just ask Luke Kornet about that after the four-time NBA Most Valuable Player added the San Antonio Spurs big man to his seemingly still-growing list of victims.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / December 11

Watch: LeBron had Bronny & the bench shook

J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

JJ Redick rues Lakers’ flaws after NBA Cup loss to Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers’ first defeat in the NBA Cup couldn’t come at a worse time as they got eliminated in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, 132-119, on Wednesday.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

3 lessons as San Antonio Spurs beat LA Lakers in NBA Cup: Is LeBron James bringing down Austin Reaves?

The Los Angeles Lakers were decimated by the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinal to book a spot in Las Vegas. The San Antonio Spurs just got a massive win over the Los Angeles Lakers, now advancing to the semi-finals of the NBA Cup to face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 11

Lakers disrespect the Cup, fall to Spurs in poor defensive showing

The Lakers struggled defensively on Wednesday against the Spurs, allowing 50% shooting from the field along with 17 made threes to fall to San Antonio, 132-119, in the NBA Cup quarterfinals.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 11

Lakers Eliminated From Emirates NBA Cup With Loss To Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup. The winner would advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas this weekend, where they would play the Oklahoma City Thunder, who knocked off the Phoenix Suns in their quarterfinal matchup.

Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / December 11

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic Don’t Flop, Claims Danny Green

Flopping in the NBA has long been criticized by fans and analysts who see it as a blemish on the integrity of the game. Still, it remains an undeniable part of basketball strategy, especially when the stakes are high.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 11

LeBron James’ Former Teammate Claims Rich Paul’s Not a Contender Statement Is for the Lakers’ Front Office

LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, revealed today that he doesn’t think the Los Angeles Lakers are a championship contender. Upon seeing the quotes, many fans were surprised, given that LA is 17-6 and in second place in the Western Conference.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 11

Why Lakers Aren’t Playing in NBA Cup Court vs Spurs in Quarterfinal?

The Los Angeles Lakers will host the San Antonio Spurs in Crypto.com Arena for a high stakes quarterfinals in the NBA Cup. But the shiny NBA Cup court that’s been a staple for the last two tournaments will only be a sentiment.

Rui Hachimura News / EssentiallySports / December 10

Rui Hachimura Reveals Decision on Declining Potential 7-Figure Payday Ahead of Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup Game

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, forward Rui Hachimura shared a near-miss story as if it were nothing. A moment that sounded like a joke at first turned into something far more revealing about pressure and impulse.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 10

JJ Redick Sends Clear Message on Lakers' Injury Plan for LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James missed the first 14 games of the season with sciatica — as well as two additional games since — and is only permitted to miss a singular game for the remainder of the season if he is to be in contention for the NBA's end-of-season rewards.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 10

LeBron James Happy For Austin Reaves’ Success This Season

With LeBron James missing the beginning of the season and Luka Doncic also having to sit out a handful of games, the burden of carrying the Los Angeles Lakers offense has often fallen on the shoulders of Austin Reaves.

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.

J.J. Redick News / Fadeaway World / December 10