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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 15
Dalton Knecht & Adou Thiero Assigned To South Bay
The Los Angeles Lakers announced they assigned Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers. South Bay will play against the San Diego Clippers on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15
Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again
Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 15
Lakers Receive Bad News on Rumored Top Trade Target
The Los Angeles Lakers have a glaring need on the defensive end of the court. The Lakers have the 20th-highest rated defense in the NBA, allowing 116.7 points per game.
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / December 15
Deandre Ayton: Lakers Win Over Suns Was ‘Emotional’
The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly escaped a disastrous result on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns. L.A. led by 20 points midway through the fourth quarter, but trailed in the final seconds of the game, before clutch free throws from LeBron James sealed it.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 15
Marcus Smart Takes Responsibility For Blown Lead In Win Over Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers looked, for a moment, like they were going to cruise to victory against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. The combination of energy from Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia and Jaxson Hayes helped the Lakers go on a 24-0 run between the end of the third quarter and start of the fourth.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 15
NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers Looking For Young 3-And-D Players
The Los Angeles Lakers are 18-7, in fourth place in the Western Conference and only 0.5 games back of second. That’s better than most anyone thought the Lakers would be 25 games into the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Bleacher Report / December 15
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15
Lakers rumors: Marc Stein’s current ‘read’ on 3-and-D trade preferences
The Los Angeles Lakers have been up and down lately on the 2025-26 NBA season, recently picking up a narrow road win over the Phoenix Suns thanks to a boneheaded decision from Dillon Brooks late in the game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 15
Which Lakers can be traded on Dec. 15? 
For years, December 15 has been an important date for basketball sickos. It marks the unofficial start of the NBA’s trade season and makes so many of those failed deals in the trade machine get the green checkmark now.
Herbert Jones News / EssentiallySports / December 15
Lakers Trade News: Herb Jones Reacts to LA Rumors in Rare Video
The Los Angeles Lakers are among the league’s stronger teams this season. Sitting fourth in the Western Conference at 17-7, the Purple and Gold look steady, but not complete.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 15
LA Lakers lead NBA in crucial stat that shows they will be a dangerous playoff team
The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly proving that they are going to be a tough team to defeat in the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers escaped by the skin of their teeth against the Phoenix Suns, making clutch free throws to win a game where they blew a 20-point lead.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 15
LeBron James ‘Just Competing’ With Suns’ Dillon Brooks
Whenever Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns wing Dillon Brooks are on the court together, you can bet there will be some chippiness.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 15
JJ Redick Happy For Jarred Vanderbilt For Play In Win Against Suns
Los Angeles Lakers wing Jarred Vanderbilt fell out of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation largely due to his offensive limitations. However, the Lakers’ porous defense as of late prompted Redick to play Vanderbilt against the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15
LA Lakers will only trade for certain type of players to build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritizing building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and their trade decisions will be based on the duo. The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need to improve their roster, as it has become clear over the last few weeks that they don’t have a championship-level team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15
JJ Redick wanted Luka Doncic to take LA Lakers clutch free throws, LeBron James sends strong response
It appears there seems to be a civil war brewing within the LA Lakers locker room between Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers just escaped with a win that could very easily have been an embarrassing loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 14
JJ Redick Admits Luka Doncic, LeBron James Mistake After Lakers Game
After an embarrassing loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the win column Sunday with a wild 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
Recently Buried On The Bench, Lakers Veteran Forward Could Help Fix Lakers Biggest Issue
Despite dealing with several key injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a fantastic start to the 2025-26 season. The Lakers sit in the top six of the Western Conference, but they do have issues that could keep them from reaching their goal of competing for an NBA championship.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 14
Coaches Shred Lakers for Key Weakness in Latest Team Meeting
Los Angeles Lakers coaches didn't hold back in holding their players accountable during a Friday morning team meeting, per a new report from Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 14
Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update
Reaves has been the Lakers' second-best player this season, averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 14
Lakers' new ownership may help Luka Doncic with an in-season trade
The Lakers aren't that deep, and they may not be on the same level as the top four teams in the West right now.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 14
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.
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.
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