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On YouTubeLos 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.
Marcus Smart News / Hoops Rumors / December 20
Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “making an obscene gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter). Smart was penalized for giving the middle finger to the refs at halftime during Thursday’s win in Utah, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic.
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?
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.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Luka Doncic Wanted To Provide For Lakers Organization With E-Bike Gift
Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a success thus far as the team has been one of the best in a loaded Western Conference.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
3 Lakers Starters Could Miss Battle of LA vs Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers could be missing as many as three of head coach JJ Redick's preferred starting five players heading into their Saturday clash against their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Rich Paul breaks down why LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony was never a rivalry
Rich Paul said the long-debated idea of a rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony never fully materialized, citing league circumstances rather than individual competition.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 20
LeBron James Not Surprised By Luka Doncic’s 45-Point Triple-Double Against Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers are always about their stars and Luka Doncic is next in line to carry on that tradition. After what appeared to be an uncertain future last year, Doncic fell into their lap, thanks to a stunning trade to the Dallas Mavericks.
Marcus 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.
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.
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.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 19
Luka Doncic Makes Elite Lakers History with Triple-Double vs Jazz
It's safe to say that the Los Angeles Lakers are in good hands with guard Luka Doncic. Doncic, who the team traded for in February in a shocking deal with the Dallas Mavericks, continues to add his name to the list of Lakers greats, adding another spectacular performance to his growing resume Thursday night against the Utah Jazz.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 19
NBA Insiders Break Down LeBron James’ Offseason Options as Retirement Nears
There's a lot of NBA season left, as the Lakers played just their 26th game of the season Thursday night, earning a win over the Utah Jazz. However, despite the long season ahead, there is a major existential question facing the Lakers that only one man can answer.
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 / 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.
LeBron James 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.
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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