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Marcus Smart Admits Lakers Players Got Exposed In Film Session: 'We’re Not Guarding People'

The Los Angeles Lakers were dumped out of the NBA Cup in the quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, and their film session afterward did not paint a pretty picture.

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Lakers Notes: Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt, Marcus Smart

The Lakers’ strong start has covered for an issue that has lingered all season. And that would be defense. Los Angeles is 17-7, but the numbers underneath have been far less flattering, writes Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Fadeaway World / December 14

Lakers Fans Mock Jarred Vanderbilt After Surprising Rotation Comments

Jarred Vanderbilt’s role with the Lakers has been a source of confusion for much of the season, and his recent comments shed light on just how uncertain the situation has been.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 13

Lakers Injury Report: Two Players Out vs. Suns

The Lakers will be short-handed again as they continue their road trip, with availability concerns impacting Sunday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

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J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Lakers HC JJ Redick weighs in on LA’s defensive struggles

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in the NBA Cup quarter-final. It was another example of L.A. struggling on the defensive end, as the team had a hard time slowing down San Antonio throughout.

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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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 13

Lakers Star LeBron James' 2026 Free Agency Could Come Down to One Other Player

The career of one of, if not the greatest, player in the history of basketball could be coming to an end after this season, as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has hinted at possibly retiring after the 2025-26 season.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / December 13

Jarred Vanderbilt ‘Eager’ To Get Back In Lakers Rotation & Help With Defensive Struggles

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been out of the team’s rotation, sitting out eight of the last nine games despite being healthy. Vanderbilt’s offensive deficiencies are well-documented, but there’s no denying that he could help the Lakers on the defensive end of the floor, where they have really struggled in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13

JJ Redick: Lakers Will Be Cautious With Austin Reaves But Should Return In One Week

Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers received more injury news as it was announced that Austin Reaves will be re-evaluated in one week with a mild left calf strain.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 13

JJ Redick says Lakers will continue to ‘look for opportunities’ to get Adou Thiero playing time

Two things are true at the same time about the Lakers. They are a very good team They have very clear and glaring flaws They’ve won at a high rate, but the losses have followed a similar formula that has exposed their weaknesses.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 13

Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Recalibrate & Look Themselves In Mirror To Fix Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a strong start against the San Antonio Spurs. But a 23-4 run between the first and second quarters saw the Lakers go from a 2-point lead to a 17-point deficit and they were never able to catch back up from that point.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 13

LeBron James Leaves Encouraging Message For Spurs’ Stephon Castle

The San Antonio Spurs are among the teams best set up for the future in the entire NBA, and they showed why on Wednesday night. They faced the Los Angeles Lakers in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals and ran away with the win despite being without young superstar Victor Wembanyama.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13

When Will JJ Redick Give Jarred Vanderbilt Another Opportunity In Lakers Rotation?

Veteran forward Jarred Vanderbilt has found himself on the outside looking in from the Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s rotation in recent weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 13

Jake LaRavia Got Root Canal To Fix Front Teeth After 76ers Win

Jake LaRavia has been a meaningful addition to the Los Angeles Lakers as he plays an important role as a versatile swingman off the bench. While the Lakers have struggled to defend this season, LaRavia competes hard on that end and can give smaller players problems with his size and effort.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Lakers Champ Isaiah Rider Breaks Silence On Arrest For Order Violation

On December 4, former Los Angeles Lakers guard Isaiah Rider was arrested in Gilbert, Arizona, on allegations of violating a protective order. The case only appeared on the Gilbert Municipal Court website on December 11.

Austin Reaves News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Austin Reaves Injury Update: Latest on the Lakers Guard’s Left Calf Strain, Details on When Will He Return

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a great start this season, sitting fourth in the Western Conference with a 17-7 record. However, that hasn’t come without adversity.

LeBron James News / The SportsRush / December 13

A’ja Wilson Responds After LeBron James Says She’s His Daughter Zhuri’s Michael Jordan

There have been a handful of athletes who have been compared to Michael Jordan in the last couple of decades. The most famous one, of course, has been LeBron James.

J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 13

JJ Redick ‘Looking At Everything’ To Fix Defensive Struggles

Following a disappointing effort in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals against the San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is searching for answers on the defensive end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 13

JJ Redick Announces Decision on Lakers Star After Austin Reaves Injury News

The Los Angeles Lakers have been solid early in the season, starting hot with a 17-7 record, which has them in fourth place in the Western Conference. Unfortunately, the team has faced injuries throughout their time so far, with LeBron James out early, and now, it’s Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 13

Dwyane Wade Opens Up About Watching LeBron James In His 23rd Season

Watching LeBron James continue to defy time has become something many around the league are learning not to take for granted. For Dwyane Wade, seeing his longtime teammate still performing at a high level in his 23rd season has brought a mix of appreciation and perspective.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / December 12