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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / FirstSportz / December 29
Watch: Clip of Luka Doncic Looking ‘Lost’ on Defense is Going Viral
Ever since Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, fans have been questioning what the team is made of.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 29
JJ Redick Reveals LeBron James’ 4th Quarter Decision For Luka Doncic Changed Lakers’ Game Plan
Usually, head coaches giving off main character energy is a big no-no. Yet tonight was JJ Redick’s show. From the ‘uncomfortable’ chat to kind of blaming LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers coach decided that dramatic changes were needed.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 29
LeBron James, Who Turns 41 Soon, Speaks Out on Pushing His Limits
LeBron James continues to be a dominant force in the NBA despite being 40 years old and in his 23rd season in the pros. The Los Angeles Lakers star is averaging 20.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.0 steal per game, while shooting an efficient 50.7% from the field.
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 / Silver Screen & Roll / December 29
How LeBron James got the Lakers back on track 
LOS ANGELES — Entering Sunday’s contest against the Kings, the Lakers were struggling. They were dealing with their first losing streak of the season, and after Lakers head coach JJ Redick said practice would be “uncomfortable” after their third straight defeat, everyone wanted to see how LA would respond.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29
Nick Smith Jr. reveals mentality behind offensive explosion vs. Kings
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak following their 125-101 win against the visiting Sacramento Kings, and a big reason for that win was the contributions of Nick Smith Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / December 29
Luka Doncic thrives, LeBron James hurt as Lakers dispatch Kings
Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game skid with a 125-101 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Doncic hit five 3-pointers, while also chalking up seven assists and three steals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29
Lakers’ LeBron James finishes wild alley-oop off Marcus Smart’s no-look lob
LeBron James pulled off a fantastic alley-oop dunk after connecting with Marcus Smart during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 29
3 lessons from Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings: LeBron and Luka finally play some defense
The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to get a big win over the Sacramento Kings, and it was their renewed energy on defense that made a big impression. The Los Angeles Lakers got a big win over the Sacramento Kings to go 20-10 across their first 30 games of the NBA season.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 28
Lakers checkmate Kings with blowout win
Los Angeles snapped their losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. LA’s superstars started the offense off with a combined eight points.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 28
Lakers Blow Out Kings To End Skid
After three straight blowout losses, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track on Sunday night when they hosted the Sacramento Kings. The
LeBron James News / Bleacher Report / December 28
Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / December 28
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28
1 Lakers player JJ Redick sees opportunity for amid Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent injuries
LOS ANGELES – With the recent injury diagnosis to Austin Reaves, theres’ no doubt the Los Angeles Lakers are going to feel his absence. Reaves will be out at least a month due to a calf injury, and the team is already without Gabe Vincent in the backcourt due to injury as well.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 28
Lakers Expected to Make Major Trades This Year
The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off after a blistering 15-4 start to the season, largely behind the efforts of star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / December 28
Luka Doncic Takes Shot at $1.98Bn Company That Stephen Curry Abandoned
Luka Doncic’s dominance this season hasn’t been limited to the box score. While the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to light up the league, he’s also been making noise off the court with moments that have defined his 2025–26 campaign.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / December 28
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / December 28
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.
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.
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
JJ Redick admits LeBron James is a problem for the Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have gone 8-5 since LeBron James made his season debut.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 28
Rob Pelinka’s Lakers cannot be what JJ Redick wants them to be
Redick has expressed frustrations at his team's shortcomings this season, but it's Pelinka who should be taking the heat.
Rui Hachimura News / Fadeaway World / December 28
Crazy Stat Shows Why The Lakers Need To Bench Rui Hachimura
A single lineup stat has exposed arguably one of the biggest problems the Los Angeles Lakers are facing right now, and it points straight at Rui Hachimura being a liability in his current role.
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