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Lakers G Austin Reaves (calf) ruled out vs. Rockets

Austin Reaves won't return to the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday night due to left calf soreness. Reaves, the team's second-leading scorer this season behind Luka Doncic, scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in 15 minutes during the first half.

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Austin Reaves Ruled Out Vs. Rockets With Left Calf Soreness

The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of their Christmas Day contest against the Houston Rockets that Austin Reaves has been ruled out due to left calf soreness.

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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?

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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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) are available for their Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is out.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25

Lakers superstar LeBron James in the holiday spirit ahead of 20th career Christmas game

The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas Day with history, urgency, and the spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league’s record books.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Sneakers on SI / December 25

Adidas Trolls Nike Over NBA Christmas Day Uniforms

It is hard to believe, but ten years ago was Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's final NBA game on Christmas Day. Bryant, the Lakers, and every other team competing that day wore special Christmas Day uniforms designed by adidas.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 25

LeBron James’ 'Christmas Is Our Day' Statement Resurfaces After Charles Barkley’s 'NFL Got Greedy' Comments

For many years, the NBA has served as a gathering place for families with a slate of Christmas Day games. It has become quite the tradition in sports. However, the NFL has recently begun to compete with the NBA on this day.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Open Up About Growing Friendship

The biggest reason for the Los Angeles Lakers’ success this season has been their backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, quickly building chemistry on and off the court.

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.

Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 25

Jake LaRavia Excited To Play In First Christmas Day Game

Not much was known about Jake LaRavia when the Los Angeles Lakers signed him to a two-year contract in free agency this past summer. But as this season has progressed, he has become one of the more reliable role players on this team and someone who can contribute on both ends of the court.

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Luka Doncic News / The SportsRush / December 25

Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight vs Rockets? Christmas Day Availability

Despite a promising start to their 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Lakers seem to have lost their momentum. The last time the purple and gold managed to secure a string of wins was when they went on a 7-match win streak last month.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 25

Ranking the five best NBA Christmas games since 2000: Are LA Lakers the Christmas Day GOATs?

With the NBA Christmas Day games upon us, we look back at the best NBA Christmas games of the last 25 years. One of the most exciting days of the NBA season is upon us, as fans get ready for the NBA Christmas Day games.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 24