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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9
Reggie Miller Casts Doubt on Lakers Sustaining Unexpected Hot Start, Highlights One Major Concern Going Forward
The Los Angeles Lakers were not on many people’s lists of teams competing for the second seed in the West, but with a 17–6 record, they are sitting right behind the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 9
Maxi Kleber questionable, Victor Wembanyama out for Lakers-Spurs NBA Cup matchup 
Wednesday’s NBA Cup Lakers-Spurs matchup won’t have all the star power possible. While LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will all be available, Victor Wembanyama will not suit up for the Spurs.
Austin Reaves News / The SportsRush / December 9
Reggie Miller Claims Austin Reaves’ Ultimate 'Gamble on Himself' Has Earned Him a Potential $50 Million Annual Payday
Austin Reaves wasn’t many people’s pick to be the Lakers’ second scoring option when the 25/26 season began, but he’s held himself to a high level, even after LeBron James came back from injury.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Rich Paul News / Hardwood Heroics / December 9
'It’s Weird': Rich Paul’s Lakers Take Draws Reply From Former NBA Star
The Los Angeles Lakers have surprised fans with their performance early in the 2025-26 NBA season. With a 17-6 record, the team is tied in second place with 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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 9
LeBron James says JJ Redick has made a successful decision with Austin Reaves this season
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 17-6 record to start the 2025-26 season is their best record after 23 games since the 2019-20 season. The last time the Los Angeles Lakers started a season this well, they went on to win the NBA Championship.
Marcus Smart News / Field Level Media / December 9
Lakers G Marcus Smart (back) hopes to play vs. Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart returned to practice Tuesday and intends to play in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the visiting San Antonio Spurs.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / December 9
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 9
Lakers’ LeBron James reveals what’s led to Austin Reaves rise
The Los Angeles Lakers have been rolling this season, currently sitting at 17-6 after a recent road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. LeBron James turned back the clock in that one, hitting a barrage of clutch jumpers late in the game to help Los Angeles get the win despite an off night from Austin Reaves.
The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history
Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 9
Marcus Smart Planning On Returning Vs. Spurs
Los Angeles Lakers veteran guard Marcus Smart has missed the last six games with a back injury that was originally classified as spasms and then a left lumbar muscle strain.
Dan Patrick News / NBC Sports / December 9
Rich Paul News / Hoops Wire / December 9
Rich Paul says Lakers not title-ready, questions playoff ceiling
LeBron James’ long-time agent, Rich Paul, believes the Lakers’ strong start has masked some real concerns about their postseason ceiling. Speaking on the debut episode of his new “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman, Paul said Los Angeles still has significant work to do if it wants to contend in the West.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9
Rich Paul questions whether the Lakers are ‘contenders’
Agent Rich Paul sent the Los Angeles Lakers something of a warning despite their good start to the season. Paul, best known as LeBron James’ agent, suggested the Lakers have more work to do in order to seriously contend for an NBA title.
NBA News / The SportsRush / December 9
Rich Paul Implies Austin Reaves Should ‘Embrace’ Sixth Man Role Like Manu Ginobili
Even though they are in a transitional season, over the last month or so, the Los Angeles Lakers have looked like a Western Conference contender with a 17-6 record.
Magic Johnson News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 9
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Turns Heads with Early 2026 NBA MVP Pick
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has given his early pick for NBA MVP amid a close race. The Lakers have a clear MVP candidate in five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic, who is dominating the league with his scoring and playmaking.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / December 9
Austin Reaves Pleased With Lakers’ Ability To Win Even When He Plays Poorly
One of the biggest reasons the Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations so far this season has been the leap of Austin Reaves into a legit All-Star caliber player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 9
Lakers Champ Horace Grant Gets Honest About Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant Era
On the road to defining their own dynastic legacy, the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers leaned on some of the savvy vets hailing from Phil Jackson's last dynasty, the 1990s-era Chicago Bulls.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 9
LeBron James' agent explains why he believes Lakers aren't true contenders
The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets with a 17-6 record and are sitting in second place in the stacked Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9
JJ Redick’s Coaching Philosophy is Like 20 Other Teams in the NBA, Says Byron Scott
By any metric, second-year head coach JJ Redick has done a fantastic job so far this year with the Lakers. The team is 17-6, tied for second in the West, and they’ve gotten there despite only having LeBron James for seven of those games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 9
Luka Doncic Shows Love To LeBron James After ‘Vintage’ Performance Vs. 76ers
Luka Doncic made his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers after the birth of his second daughter. He had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists in the win, but he wasn’t the story of the game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 8
Lakers Urged to Make Major Trade This Season
At 16-6 (as of Dec. 6), the Los Angeles Lakers sit tied for third place in the vaunted Western Conference. The Lakers were widely expected to be a team struggling to even break into the top-six of the conference, as many projected Los Angeles to be a play-in team at best.
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Luka Doncic Makes Emotional Confession About Leaving Family Back in Slovenia for Lakers
After missing two games for the birth of his daughter Olivia, Luka Doncic rushed back from Slovenia and played on fumes in Philadelphia. Even with the jet lag and emotions hitting him hard, he still powered through with a triple-double and an honest admission about how tough the night really was.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton left baffled by JJ Redick’s praise about his defense
With the Los Angeles Lakers closing out the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, 112-108, it came with a solid defensive effort, with even head coach JJ Redick shouting out center Deandre Ayton for his performance.
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