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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 12
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, free agents
Lakers guard Austin Reaves will miss at least one week after being diagnosed with a mild left calf strain, the team announced Friday. He will be reexamined after that window, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.
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Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / December 12
Austin Reaves To Be Re-Evaluated In 1 Week With Mild Left Calf Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that guard Austin Reaves is dealing with a mild left calf strain and will be re-evaluated in approximately one week. While injuries are never ideal, the Lakers have a light schedule coming up as they play against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday and then don’t play again until Thursday.
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 / Hoops Rumors / December 12
Lakers' Austin Reaves out at least one week with mild calf strain
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will miss at least one week.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12
Lakers reportedly looking to make fringe trade, not eyeing blockbuster 
While trades can occur all season long, the options open up considerably for teams on Dec. 15 when players who were free agents this summer become trade-eligible.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 12
Lakers' LeBron James Shrugs Off Playoff Talk Following Rich Paul 'Contender' Remarks
Game Over is a new podcast format featuring famed sports personality Max Kellerman and super agent Rich Paul. The two have combined to give weekly takes on everything throughout the sporting world.
Los Angeles Lakers News / FirstSportz / December 12
Watch: Bronny James Catches Wild Stray on Rapper Pooh Shiesty’s Latest Track
It has not been the best of starts for Bronny James in the NBA. There was always going to be a lot of pressure surrounding the 21-year-old ever since he decided to pursue the sport of basketball as a professional career.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12
JJ Redick considering making changes to Lakers rotation
On paper, the Lakers are sitting pretty in the Western Conference. They are 17-7, which is the fourth-best record in the West. In clutch games, they are 8-0 and they have an overall offensive rating of 118, the seventh-highest in the NBA.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / December 12
Austin Reaves: Lakers Have A Lot Of Room For Growth Defensively
With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James leading the way, the Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best offenses in the entire NBA capable of putting up points on just about anyone.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 12
Lakers’ Season Demands Immediate Fix As Issues Mount
LOS ANGELES — The Lakers are out of the NBA Cup, guaranteeing a new champion this season. Los Angeles won the inaugural event two years ago, while Milwaukee claimed last year’s title.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 12
Lakers Receive Crushing Update on $68 Million Trade Target
The Los Angeles Lakers' defensive woes continue to hold them back from reaching their championship-caliber potential. The team was bounced unceremoniously from the NBA Cup quarterfinals by the San Antonio Spurs, allowing 132 points in their embarrassing home loss.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 12
LeBron James Downplays Poster Dunk Over Luke Kornet
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has continually redefined what a player at his age and stage of his basketball career is capable of physically.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 12
Lakers Looking for Trade to Fix Critical Problem This Year
With roughly a quarter of the NBA season behind them, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking every bit of the championship contenders they hoped to be entering the season.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 12
Marcus Smart Hoping To Build Off Strong Shooting Performance Vs. Spurs
One of the few positives to come out of the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals was the performance of Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBC Sports / December 12
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 12
Future Draft Picks Viewed As Less Valuable After Luka Doncic Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers, at some point this season, might want to bring in new pieces to surround the core of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12
Luka Dončić was encouraged by the Lakers’ small ball lineup in fourth quarter against Spurs
There aren’t many positives Los Angeles could come away with in their 132-119 loss against the Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Lakers changed things up in an attempt to mount a comeback.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 12
LeBron James Discusses How Lakers Can Improve Perimeter Defense
The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 17-7 start to the 2025-26 campaign. L.A. weathered the storm of LeBron James missing nearly a month at the start of the season, and has continued their winning ways since his return.
Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 11
Lakers' Deandre Ayton Takes Massive Shot at Himself After Perfect Night
Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton played nearly perfect Sunday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ayton made all seven of his field goal attempts, finishing with 14 points, 12 rebounds and two assists with zero turnovers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 11
LeBron James, Austin Reaves address NBA Cup elimination
The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't keep the ball rolling in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in their elimination from the NBA Cup.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11
LA Lakers legend James Worthy gives ‘funny’ reality check to Luka Doncic, ‘wasn’t a dominant…’
Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers were no match for the San Antonio Spurs. After shedding some weight in the offseason, Luka Doncic has been playing the best basketball of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 11
Rich Paul’s real target of not viewing LA Lakers as contenders revealed by Danny Green
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, is currently in the headlines. The Los Angeles Lakers’ blazing hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season has now been put into question, especially following their blowout NBA Cup loss against the San Antonio Spurs.
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.
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