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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 15
Which Lakers can be traded on Dec. 15? 
For years, December 15 has been an important date for basketball sickos. It marks the unofficial start of the NBA’s trade season and makes so many of those failed deals in the trade machine get the green checkmark now.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 15
LA Lakers lead NBA in crucial stat that shows they will be a dangerous playoff team
The Los Angeles Lakers are quietly proving that they are going to be a tough team to defeat in the NBA playoffs. The Los Angeles Lakers escaped by the skin of their teeth against the Phoenix Suns, making clutch free throws to win a game where they blew a 20-point lead.
The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 15
JJ Redick Happy For Jarred Vanderbilt For Play In Win Against Suns
Los Angeles Lakers wing Jarred Vanderbilt fell out of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation largely due to his offensive limitations. However, the Lakers’ porous defense as of late prompted Redick to play Vanderbilt against the Phoenix Suns.
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 / NBA Analysis Network / December 15
LA Lakers will only trade for certain type of players to build around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritizing building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and their trade decisions will be based on the duo. The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need to improve their roster, as it has become clear over the last few weeks that they don’t have a championship-level team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 15
JJ Redick, LeBron James Credit 'Awesome' Jarred Vanderbilt In Suns Win
The Los Angeles Lakers’ defense sank to 20th in the league with a 116.5 defensive rating. That’s when JJ Redick pulled the plug and unleashed his defensive ace, Jarred Vanderbilt, against the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15
JJ Redick wanted Luka Doncic to take LA Lakers clutch free throws, LeBron James sends strong response
It appears there seems to be a civil war brewing within the LA Lakers locker room between Luka Doncic and LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers just escaped with a win that could very easily have been an embarrassing loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 14
JJ Redick Admits Luka Doncic, LeBron James Mistake After Lakers Game
After an embarrassing loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the Los Angeles Lakers returned to the win column Sunday with a wild 116-114 victory over the Phoenix Suns.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / December 14
LeBron James makes clutch plays as Lakers edge Suns
LeBron James gave Los Angeles the lead on two free throws with three seconds left, then blocked Grayson Allen's potential game-winning 3-pointer at the other end, and the Lakers survived a wild finish to defeat the host Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night.
Marcus Smart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14
Marcus Smart drops eye-opening truth bomb on rival teams preparing for Lakers
LOS ANGELES – With a little over a quarter of the season played, the Los Angeles Lakers are jockeying for top position in the Western Conference standings at 17-7.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14
Jarred Vanderbilt reveals worrying trend about Lakers’ defense
LOS ANGELES – It’s no secret that as good as the Los Angeles Lakers have been offensively, they have not been very good defensively. The Lakers’ struggles on defense came to a head last Wednesday during their 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Quarterfinals.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
Recently Buried On The Bench, Lakers Veteran Forward Could Help Fix Lakers Biggest Issue
Despite dealing with several key injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers are off to a fantastic start to the 2025-26 season. The Lakers sit in the top six of the Western Conference, but they do have issues that could keep them from reaching their goal of competing for an NBA championship.
Austin Reaves News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 14
Lakers' Austin Reaves Injury Loss Could Be Pricey Role Player's Gain
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been in the midst of an All-Star-worthy run thus far this season. The 27-year-old has been averaging 27.8 points while slashing .503/.369/.875, plus 6.7 dimes and 5.6 rebounds for the 17-7 Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 14
Coaches Shred Lakers for Key Weakness in Latest Team Meeting
Los Angeles Lakers coaches didn't hold back in holding their players accountable during a Friday morning team meeting, per a new report from Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 14
Kobe Bryant & Shaquille O’Neal Championship Balls Sell In Auction
An iconic moment in Los Angeles Lakers history was Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal joining forces. Bryant, who was drafted out of high school in 1996, would grow into a dynamic pairing next to the most dominant center ever.
Christian Koloko News / Hoops Rumors / December 14
Spurs’ G League Affiliate Acquires Christian Koloko
The Austin Spurs have acquired the G League rights to Christian Koloko from the available player pool, San Antonio’s affiliate team announced in a press release.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 14
Lakers' JJ Redick shares concerning Austin Reaves injury update
Reaves has been the Lakers' second-best player this season, averaging 27.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists while shooting 50.3 percent from the field and 36.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Luka Doncic News / Yardbarker / December 14
Lakers' new ownership may help Luka Doncic with an in-season trade
The Lakers aren't that deep, and they may not be on the same level as the top four teams in the West right now.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / December 12
Lakers' Austin Reaves out at least one week with mild calf strain
Lakers guard Austin Reaves has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will miss at least one week.
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