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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 21
Lakers Injury Updates: Rui Hachimura , Deandre Ayton & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams in the 2025-26 season by record, but it still feels like the team is scratching the surface of their potential.
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?
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Rumors / December 21
Luka Doncic Leaves Game With Left Leg Contusion
The short-handed Lakers suffered another significant loss Saturday night when Luka Doncic didn’t return to the game after halftime due to a contusion on his left leg, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 21
James Worthy Calls Out Luka Doncic For Whining About Fouls On Every Possession
James Worthy did not sugarcoat what he saw from Luka Doncic during the Lakers’ 103-88 loss to the Clippers. Watching from his analyst seat, the Lakers legend did not hesitate in calling out Luka for chasing whistles all night, instead of playing through contact.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 21
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 21
LeBron James won't take Chris Paul's side in feud with Clippers
The Clippers' decision to move on from Paul has drawn considerable criticism.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 21
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Clippers 
Even under the best of circumstances, the Lakers probably came into Saturday’s game feeling a bit run down. An unorthodox schedule means they’re amidst a four-game road trip where the longest trip is Utah with multiple stops in Phoenix.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21
JJ Redick identifies problem with NBA officiating
LOS ANGELES – During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-88 loss against the LA Clippers on Saturday, the Lakers were whistled for two technical fouls. One was on Luka Doncic, the other on Marcus Smart.
Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / December 21
Lakers’ Luka Doncic exits blowout loss to Clippers with leg injury
The Lakers had a rough night get worse Saturday. Star guard Luka Doncic was ruled out at halftime of a 103-88 loss to the Clippers after suffering a left leg contusion in the first half, the team announced.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 21
Clippers rout Lakers, halt 3 skids; Luka Doncic injures leg
Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points with 12 rebounds, James Harden added 21 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Clippers ended an eight-game home losing streak with a 103-88 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday at Inglewood, Calif.
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 21
Depleted Lakers fall in wire-to-wire loss to Clippers
The Lakers fought to the end despite being severely undermanned, but lost in a wire-to-wire defeat to the Clippers, 103-88. The host Clippers jumped out to a double-digit lead from the jump, putting the Lakers in a hole they never could crawl out of.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 21
LeBron James-Led Comeback Attempt Comes Up Short As Shorthanded Lakers Fall To Clippers
Before heading back on the road, the Los Angeles Lakers returned home for a matchup with the L.A. Clippers, their first of the year at Intuit Dome. The Lakers were shorthanded once again in this one without three starters in Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura, plus a key bench piece in Gabe Vincent.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Lakers Announce Deandre Ayton News on Saturday
The Los Angeles Lakers are down three starters on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, with Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura all sitting out with respective injuries.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets
Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Rui Hachimura News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Lakers Announce Rui Hachimura News After Missing Clippers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the NBA’s best teams early in the 2025–26 season, currently owning a 19–7 record. While superstar guard Luka Doncic has been playing at an MVP level, he has benefited from consistent production around him from key role players.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The Lead / December 20
The Lakers Aren’t Championship Contenders
The Los Angeles Lakers are 0.5 games behind the third seed and one game behind the second seed in a stacked Western Conference, but they are not genuine title contenders.
Byron Scott News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
Lakers Champ Byron Scott Picks Point Guard GOAT
Former Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard Byron Scott knows a thing or two about great point guards. After all, he played alongside Hall of Fame Lakers point guard Magic Johnson, who reinvented the position and propelled LA to five championships and 10 NBA Finals appearances from 1979-91.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
Marcus Smart fined $35,000 by the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was hit with a $35,000 fine by the NBA for his actions toward referees during Thursday’s game. Smart was fined for making an “obscene gesture” at halftime of Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the league said in a statement.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 20
JJ Redick: Pleased With Luka Doncic & LeBron James’ Willingness To Play Off Ball
When Luka Doncic arrived to the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions about how he would fit alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves considering all three of them having the ability to orchestrate an offense.
Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
Controversial Former Kobe Bryant-Era Lakers Coach Nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mark D'Antoni has been nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the 2026 class. D'Antoni is a new candidate for the Hall of Fame, joining a long list of basketball's greatest teams, coaches and players that are eligible for induction.
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