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Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Marcus Smart Hoping To Build Off Strong Shooting Performance Vs. Spurs

One of the few positives to come out of the Los Angeles Lakers loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals was the performance of Marcus Smart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBC Sports / December 12

Watch: LeBron James 'knows' when to be a team player for Los Angeles Lakers | Dan Patrick Show

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Future Draft Picks Viewed As Less Valuable After Luka Doncic Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers, at some point this season, might want to bring in new pieces to surround the core of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and LeBron James.

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NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12

Luka Dončić was encouraged by the Lakers’ small ball lineup in fourth quarter against Spurs

There aren’t many positives Los Angeles could come away with in their 132-119 loss against the Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinal. However, in the fourth quarter, the Lakers changed things up in an attempt to mount a comeback.

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 / Lakers Nation / December 12

LeBron James Discusses How Lakers Can Improve Perimeter Defense

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to a strong 17-7 start to the 2025-26 campaign. L.A. weathered the storm of LeBron James missing nearly a month at the start of the season, and has continued their winning ways since his return.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 12

Carmelo Anthony says only reason LeBron James isn’t scoring 30 PPG

LeBron James is approaching the game differently this season, and it’s led to a noticeable drop in his scoring. For the first time in his career, LeBron is starting to look like a player feeling the effects of age.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 12

The Lakers keep losing the same way

For just the seventh time in 24 games, the Lakers lost on Wednesday. To be past the quarter pole of the season and winning at a nearly 71% rate while boasting

Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 12

Watch: Jake LaRavia Wins Team Pickleball Tournament

Jake LaRavia has made a nice addition to the Los Angeles Lakers as the versatile forward does a little bit of everything on both sides of the court. LaRavia signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers in free agency and that already looks to be a bargain as he’s served an important role off the bench for head coach JJ Redick.

LeBron James News / Fadeaway World / December 12

LeBron James Among 5 NBA Stars Who Are Averaging Career Lows In Points

Nearly two months into the 2025-26 NBA season, it has become evident that several players are entering the prime of their careers. Unfortunately, players such as LeBron James and Chris Paul find themselves on the outside looking in at this stage.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 12

'He Took a Step Back': Carmelo Anthony Claims LeBron James Could Average 30ppg in Year 23 if He Wanted To

LeBron James is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. Except this season, he’s gotten off to a slow start, averaging a career low 16.5 points through eight games played.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 12

'Lakers Got Exposed': Kendrick Perkins Talks About Defensive Troubles Plaguing Luka Doncic and Co.

The NBA cup is nearing its conclusion and has revealed a lot about teams this season. The OKC Thunder are still unstoppable, the Knicks are trying to right the wrongs of last season, and the LA Lakers are learning to live without the talents of LeBron James and instead leaning on the future of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Blue Ivy is Beyoncé’s twin during Lakers courtside game with Jay-Z

Blue Ivy made fans double-take during her Los Angeles Lakers game due to her striking resemblance to her mom, Beyoncé. The 13-year-old sat alongside her father, rap icon Jay-Z, to watch the Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 11

Shaquille O’Neal Takes A Dig At Luka Doncic, Baffled by Lakers Star’s Dominance

Luka Doncic has risen to the top of the basketball world not through elite athleticism, but with skill, vision, and basketball IQ. He’s averaged 21.2 points as a rookie and around 28–29 points per game every season since.

Marcus Smart News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 11

Marcus Smart says he ‘felt good’ in return from injury against Spurs

LA’s game against San Antonio brought the return of Marcus Smart to the Laker lineup. Smart had missed the last six games due to a back injury, but he came back to play in the NBA Cup quarterfinal.

Deandre Ayton News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 11

Lakers' Deandre Ayton Takes Massive Shot at Himself After Perfect Night

Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton played nearly perfect Sunday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ayton made all seven of his field goal attempts, finishing with 14 points, 12 rebounds and two assists with zero turnovers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Rich Paul blasts claim he leveraged Lakers’ LeBron James to get his clients paid

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, took exception to the notion that his top client plays a role in helping his other clients get paid.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Lakers’ Luka Doncic makes quip about LA’s terrible defense after NBA Cup loss to Spurs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic knows poor defense cost his team the NBA Cup quarterfinals game against the San Antonio Spurs — he wasn’t afraid to admit it during his postgame media availability.

J.J. Redick News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

JJ Redick must give Lakers outcast with three minutes in 10 games another chance after NBA Cup defeat

The Los Angeles Lakers were knocked out of the NBA Cup by the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. The Lakers were expected to win the game because they are having an excellent season, and the Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 11

Lakers Legend Rick Fox Announces Surprise Personal News

Rick Fox forever will be associated with one of the most dominant NBA dynasties in league history. The North Carolina grad was a major role player for the Los Angeles Lakers during the team's three-peat from 2000-02.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 11

LeBron James, Austin Reaves address NBA Cup elimination

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't keep the ball rolling in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in their elimination from the NBA Cup.

Slumping Raptors out of NBA Cup

NBA Cup semifinal is just the first of many big Spurs-Thunder games

Nikola Jokic, Nuggets trounce Kings, extend road win streak

Kyle Kuzma, Bucks snap Celtics streak with comeback win

Timberwolves' ball-handler issues are derailing epic Anthony Edwards season

Grizzlies' Zach Edey to miss at least four weeks with ankle injury

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

LA Lakers legend James Worthy gives ‘funny’ reality check to Luka Doncic, ‘wasn’t a dominant…’

Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers were no match for the San Antonio Spurs. After shedding some weight in the offseason, Luka Doncic has been playing the best basketball of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Rich Paul News / HITC / December 11

Rich Paul’s real target of not viewing LA Lakers as contenders revealed by Danny Green

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, is currently in the headlines. The Los Angeles Lakers’ blazing hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season has now been put into question, especially following their blowout NBA Cup loss against the San Antonio Spurs.

Rich Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Rich Paul questions whether the Lakers are ‘contenders’

Agent Rich Paul sent the Los Angeles Lakers something of a warning despite their good start to the season. Paul, best known as LeBron James’ agent, suggested the Lakers have more work to do in order to seriously contend for an NBA title.