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Rui Hachimura Confident Lakers Can Turn Things Around

Dating back to the summer, a popular debate in the Los Angeles Lakers community was if they would keep Rui Hachimura as their fifth starter or if they would get a defensive-minded player like Marcus Smart in there to complement the stars.

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Deandre Ayton Willing To Hold Himself & Lakers Accountable On Defense

Since arriving in Los Angeles, Lakers center Deandre Ayton is embracing a new role as a more defensive-minded center. After his previous tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach JJ Redick centered Ayton’s role around rebounding and protecting the rim.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28

How G League assignment helped Adou Thiero bounce back from injury

LOS ANGELES – After missing all of summer league and training camp due to an ankle injury suffered in college, Adou Thiero made his Los Angeles Lakers debut back on Nov.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 28

Rui Hachimura & Deandre Ayton Discuss How Lakers Will Make Up For Austin Reaves’ Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with injuries all season and that continues with it being announced that Austin Reaves will miss at least a month of action with a grade 2 calf strain.

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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?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Ex-NBA coach has harsh reality check for LeBron James

Former NBA coach Sam Mitchell had a very bold take about LeBron James’ value at this stage of his career. In an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Mitchell indicated that James is no longer anyone’s first option, and that the legendary forward is struggling to accept that reality.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 28

Dwyane Wade makes concerning claims about LeBron James

Lakers fans won't love Wade's assessment of LeBron's mentality at this stage of his career.

Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what JJ Redick wants them to be

Lakers have 'recalibration and reconnection' meeting after having effort called out

The 25 most unlikely NBA Finals heroes

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 28

LeBron James Happy To Have Marcus Smart On Lakers

An offseason signing that was expected to pay dividends for the Los Angeles Lakers was veteran guard Marcus Smart and he has already showcased positive signs on the defensive end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 28

JJ Redick ‘Bummed’ For Austin Reaves

Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves has been dealing with calf issues in recent weeks and that came to a head on Christmas Day when he was forced to leave the game at halftime.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 28

John Wall wants LA Lakers to make key lineup change and replace one starter, ‘he’s not supposed to…’

John Wall believes the LA Lakers must make some big changes to their team, including replacing one longtime starter. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a humiliating loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 28