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On YouTubeMarcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Marcus Smart Discusses Recent 3-Point Shooting Surge
The Los Angeles Lakers offense was electric on Thursday night against the Utah Jazz. They scored 143 points — their highest point total of the season — behind a 45-point triple-double from Luka Doncic and 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds from LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 20
Rich Paul Claims LeBron James And Carmelo Anthony Were Never True Rivals
Rich Paul pushed back on one of the NBA’s longest-running debates while speaking on the Game Over podcast, offering a blunt assessment of LeBron James’ supposed rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 20
Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement Ahead of Clippers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers just got scarcer. So there’d be an urgency to bring in backups. But not today. After a hard-fought win against the Jazz yesterday, the team is going into tomorrow’s game against the LA Clippers even more short-staffed.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 19
Lakers look to remain on roll vs. struggling rival Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers are feeling merry about the road ahead, while the Los Angeles Clippers have been weighed down with the holiday blues as the cross-town rivals get set to meet in a Clippers home game Saturday at Inglewood, Calif.
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.
Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / December 19
Lakers Announce Concerning Rui Hachimura News Before Clippers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers could be down another starter on Saturday when they face the Los Angeles Clippers. This is after Rui Hachimura popped up on the injury report ahead of the rivalry showdown at Intuit Dome against a 6-21 Clippers side.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 19
Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves & Deandre Ayton Out, Rui Hachimura Questionable Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Saturday’s road game against the L.A. Clippers and Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness), Austin Reaves (left calf strain) and Gabe Vincent (low back soreness) remain out while Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) is questionable.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19
JJ Redick names LA Lakers’ best off-ball player who changes how LeBron James and Luka Doncic play
The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their impressive run this season. Following a high-scoring 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz, the LA Lakers now sit third in the Western Conference with a 19-7 record.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 19
JJ Redick says Lakers are using hand signals to call plays late in game 
In basketball, just like in relationships, communication is key. For the Lakers, hearing what head coach JJ Redick wants to have happen during close games has been an issue.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19
Brian Windhorst suggests only 2 teams are in play for LeBron James in 2026-27
Brian Windhorst cannot envision LeBron James playing for a fourth different NBA team. The ESPN analyst Windhorst appeared this week on “The Ryen Russillo Show.” During the episode, Windhorst spoke about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers star James beyond this season.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 19
Luka Doncic Believes He Can Do ‘More’ For Lakers After Big Statistical Night
Luka Doncic did just about everything right on the stat sheet for the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. They defeated the Utah Jazz 143-135, and Doncic had 45 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists and five steals compared with just one turnover.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 19
Luka Doncic Foundation Announces Major Initiatives to Transform Youth Sports
The Luka Doncic Foundation, which was established by the Los Angeles Lakers star in 2024 to empower and inspire young athletes worldwide, is celebrating World Basketball Day and a year of important progress with the launch of several new initiatives aimed at reshaping the youth sports landscape.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 19
Lakers Reportedly 'Love' All-Defensive Forward Amid Trade Buzz
The Los Angeles Lakers have a well-documented problem on defense. It's gotten so bad, that the team's head coach, JJ Redick, has used choice words to describe his team's effort on the defensive end of the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 19
Luka Doncic Joins Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson & Jerry West As Only Lakers With 40-Point Triple-Double
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic recorded 45 points, 11 rebounds, 14 assists and five steals in the team’s Thursday night win over the Utah Jazz. With that, he became the fourth player in Lakers franchise history to record a 40-point triple-double, joining Elgin Baylor, Magic Johnson and Jerry West.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 19
Vince Carter Reveals Where Lakers Legend Kobe Bryant Belongs in NBA GOAT Talks
Former 18-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant's place on the list of the greatest NBA players of all time is a hotly contested issue.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / December 19
Former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now and it's not even his fault
Former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now. And it has nothing do to with anything Knecht did. Knecht, who is in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was recently sent to the G League after essentially falling out of the rotation in LA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 19
LeBron James has fans concerned with his 'YouTube golf' quip
James has proven this season that he is still capable of playing at a high level, but many fans are concerned that the Los Angeles Lakers star's motivation is starting to wane.
Marcus Smart News / Fadeaway World / December 19
Marcus Smart On How Lakers’ Offensive Success Could Hurt Their Defense
The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a close 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz. While this is a positive result, Marcus Smart hinted at some problems with the team’s performance.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19
Lakers hoping offense wins championships
The conventional wisdom is that defense wins championships. The Lakers are hoping offense wins championships, too.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent expected to miss at least one week
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent again, and yes, it is starting to feel familiar. Los Angeles announced that Vincent has been diagnosed with lower back tightness and will be reevaluated in roughly one week, as relayed by Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 18
Is Luka Doncic's latest claim a sign of change or an empty promise?
Doncic acknowledged a shortcoming from him and the team, but will anything actually change?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic, JJ Redick, Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt
The Lakers have one of the best records in the league. JJ Redick still isn’t satisfied. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Redick has made defense a major point of emphasis, calling on the Lakers to lock in earlier and more consistently.
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