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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 21
LeBron James & JJ Redick Helpless As NBA Ignores Lakers Plea Despite 5 Punishments
Tonight, as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the LA Clippers, old complaints resurfaced for head coach JJ Redick’s squad. The numbers tell the story clearly: five technical fouls in the last two games, one each for Redick and Luka Doncic.
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.
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?
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 / 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.
Luka Doncic News / Field Level Media / December 21
Lakers G Luka Doncic (leg contusion) ruled out vs. Clippers
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic was ruled out after halftime of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a left leg contusion. Doncic struggled in the first half, going 4 of 13 from the floor with 12 points.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 21
Luka Dončić ruled out for game vs. Clippers with left leg contusion
As if the injury bug wasn’t biting badly enough, the Lakers were dealt another blow midway through Saturday’s game against the Clippers. After limping his way through the second quarter, Luka Dončić was ruled out of the game with a left leg contusion.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 21
Luka Doncic Ruled Out Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers announced at halftime of Saturday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers that Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the rest of the night with a left leg contusion.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Ivica Zubac out for remainder of game vs. Luka Doncic, Lakers with injury
Ivica Zubac and the LA Clippers returned home for a two-game homestand following a rough loss against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
Marcus Smart News / EssentiallySports / December 20
NBA Announces Hefty Punishment For Lakers Star Marcus Smart on Saturday
Marcus Smart’s impact on the Los Angeles Lakers is usually measured in defensive possessions, vocal leadership, and tone-setting toughness. On Thursday night, it was measured in dollars.
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.
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.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Marcus Smart Fined For Making Obscene Gesture At Official
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture towards a game official, it was announced by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations with the NBA.
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.
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.
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