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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 25
Luka Doncic Unveiling New Signature Shoe With Expected Return On Christmas
The Los Angeles Lakers are just 4-5 since having their seven-game winning streak snapped, and their two most recent losses came without Luka Doncic on the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 25
Why Tom Brady hates ‘hypothetical’ LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate
Tom Brady refuses to pick between Michael Jordan and LeBron — and his reasoning says everything about him Basketball fans have long debated who is the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
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.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 25
Active NBA Leaders On Christmas Day: LeBron James Is In A League Of His Own
The NBA’s iconic Christmas Day games are right around the corner. With some of the best teams in the league competing against one another this holiday season, the event is bound to be a spectacular one.
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.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / December 25
NBA Fans Get Emotional As LeBron James, Kevin Durant Set To Make History On Christmas: 'Might Be One Of The Last Times'
The Lakers are set to face the Rockets on Christmas Day this season. This game marks LeBron James’ 20th and Kevin Durant’s 13th appearance on December 25.
LeBron James News / The SportsRush / December 25
'Working on My Golf Swing': Austin Rivers Says LeBron James Is Mentally Checked Out; Season 23 Is the End
LeBron James may still be playing basketball at the highest level imaginable, but with the King set to turn 41 soon, questions about his impending retirement are looming large.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Lakers reinforcements could be on the way for Christmas Day Rockets clash
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Houston Rockets for the first time this season as part of the NBA’s Christmas Day slate of games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 24
Rich Paul Ranks Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan in His All-Time List
Rich Paul, one of the most popular sports agents in the business is the CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group, which represents a wide range of athletes, including Anthony Davis, Draymond Green, and LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 24
Lakers Injury Report: Luka Doncic & Jaxson Hayes Questionable, Rui Hachimura Probable On Christmas Day Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for their Christmas Day matchup with the Houston Rockets and Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) are questionable while Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) is probable and Gabe Vincent (lumbar back strain) remains out.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 24
JJ Redick Calls Out Anonymous Lakers Player For Not Knowing What ‘Flood’ Is
The defensive issues for the Los Angeles Lakers have been on full display as of late with JJ Redick’s team being run off the court multiple times over the past couple of weeks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Rich Paul admits disagreeing with Lakers star LeBron James this season, but it’s earned
Rich Paul acknowledged that his close relationship with LeBron James does not mean blind agreement, explaining that while he has disagreed with the Los Angeles Lakers star at times this season, James has earned the latitude that comes with a historic career.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 24
Luka Dončić expected to return from injury for Christmas Day game against Rockets 
The Lakers look set to be back at full strength on Christmas Day against the Rockets. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Luka would be going through a workout later in the day with the intention of making his return against Houston.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 24
Jordan Brand Unveils Luka 5 Design & Release Date
Luka Doncic is in the midst of his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers and on the horizon is the release of his fifth signature shoe with Jordan Brand.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / December 24
Report: Luka Doncic (leg) to return for Lakers on Christmas
Los Angeles Lakers fans will have one Christmas wish come to fruition when star guard Luka Doncic returns from a calf injury to play against the Houston Rockets on Thursday, according to an ESPN report.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 24
Donald Trump once dropped ‘political’ reason to pick the GOAT between Michael Jordan and LeBron James
Donald Trump once made his pick in the greatest of all time debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Trump’s answer had nothing to do with numbers or titles.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 24
LeBron James Diagnoses Lakers’ Defense & Effort Issues
For the second time in the month of December, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Phoenix Suns. Despite another solid performance from LeBron James, and the return of Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ defense was nowhere to be found as the Suns did whatever they wanted in the 24-point blowout.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 24
Marcus Smart: Lakers Need To Fix Defense Before It’s Too Late
The defensive issues for the Los Angeles Lakers seem to be getting worse as this season goes on. After Tuesday night’s blowout loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers are 4-5 in their last nine games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 24
Lakers likely to explore adding defensive help after another collapse
The Lakers still sit at 19-9 despite Tuesday’s 132-108 loss in Phoenix, but the warning signs are flashing on the defensive end. Los Angeles owns a 117.6 defensive rating, which ranks 24th in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 24
JJ Redick Sends Firm Reminder to Rob Pelinka Ahead of Trade Deadline
The LA Lakers dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season, a surprising turn given how disjointed their defense has looked for weeks. The Phoenix Suns exploited those lapses once again, prompting JJ Redick to speak with unfiltered honesty.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24
Marcus Smart reveals why every team is trying to ‘kill’ Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have squared off against the Phoenix Suns three times in the past three weeks, with the latest resulting in a 132-108 loss on Tuesday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 24
Suns' Dillon Brooks gets his revenge on LeBron James
Brooks and James have had a mostly one-sided rivalry since the 2023 playoffs.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / December 23
Austin Reaves Cleared To Return For Lakers
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been upgraded to available for Tuesday’s game against Phoenix, the team confirmed in its latest injury report. Reaves hasn’t played since December 10 due to a left calf strain.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 21
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