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LeBron James News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 29

How LeBron James got the Lakers back on track

LOS ANGELES — Entering Sunday’s contest against the Kings, the Lakers were struggling. They were dealing with their first losing streak of the season, and after Lakers head coach JJ Redick said practice would be “uncomfortable” after their third straight defeat, everyone wanted to see how LA would respond.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Nick Smith Jr. reveals mentality behind offensive explosion vs. Kings

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak following their 125-101 win against the visiting Sacramento Kings, and a big reason for that win was the contributions of Nick Smith Jr.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / December 29

Luka Doncic thrives, LeBron James hurt as Lakers dispatch Kings

Luka Doncic scored 34 points and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game skid with a 125-101 win over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Doncic hit five 3-pointers, while also chalking up seven assists and three steals.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Lakers’ LeBron James finishes wild alley-oop off Marcus Smart’s no-look lob

LeBron James pulled off a fantastic alley-oop dunk after connecting with Marcus Smart during the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night.

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.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 29

3 lessons from Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings: LeBron and Luka finally play some defense

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to get a big win over the Sacramento Kings, and it was their renewed energy on defense that made a big impression. The Los Angeles Lakers got a big win over the Sacramento Kings to go 20-10 across their first 30 games of the NBA season.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 28

Lakers checkmate Kings with blowout win

Los Angeles snapped their losing streak with a 125-101 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. LA’s superstars started the offense off with a combined eight points.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 28

Lakers Blow Out Kings To End Skid

After three straight blowout losses, the Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track on Sunday night when they hosted the Sacramento Kings. The

LeBron James News / Bleacher Report / December 28

Watch: LEBRON REVERSE DUNK IN YEAR 23

Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / December 28

Watch: Luka dancing after the and-one

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28

1 Lakers player JJ Redick sees opportunity for amid Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent injuries

LOS ANGELES – With the recent injury diagnosis to Austin Reaves, theres’ no doubt the Los Angeles Lakers are going to feel his absence. Reaves will be out at least a month due to a calf injury, and the team is already without Gabe Vincent in the backcourt due to injury as well.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 28

Lakers Expected to Make Major Trades This Year

The 2025-26 Los Angeles Lakers have cooled off after a blistering 15-4 start to the season, largely behind the efforts of star guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

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Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / December 28

Luka Doncic Takes Shot at $1.98Bn Company That Stephen Curry Abandoned

Luka Doncic’s dominance this season hasn’t been limited to the box score. While the Los Angeles Lakers star continues to light up the league, he’s also been making noise off the court with moments that have defined his 2025–26 campaign.

Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / December 28

Rui Hachimura Confident Lakers Can Turn Things Around

Dating back to the summer, a popular debate in the Los Angeles Lakers community was if they would keep Rui Hachimura as their fifth starter or if they would get a defensive-minded player like Marcus Smart in there to complement the stars.

Deandre Ayton News / Lakers Nation / December 28

Deandre Ayton Willing To Hold Himself & Lakers Accountable On Defense

Since arriving in Los Angeles, Lakers center Deandre Ayton is embracing a new role as a more defensive-minded center. After his previous tenure with the Portland Trail Blazers, head coach JJ Redick centered Ayton’s role around rebounding and protecting the rim.

LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 28

Ex-NBA coach has harsh reality check for LeBron James

Former NBA coach Sam Mitchell had a very bold take about LeBron James’ value at this stage of his career. In an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Mitchell indicated that James is no longer anyone’s first option, and that the legendary forward is struggling to accept that reality.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 28

Dwyane Wade makes concerning claims about LeBron James

Lakers fans won't love Wade's assessment of LeBron's mentality at this stage of his career.

Lakers have 'recalibration' meeting after having effort called out

JJ Redick admits James is a problem for the Lakers

Former NBA coach has harsh reality check for LeBron James

Rob Pelinka's Lakers cannot be what Redick wants them to be

Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo makes last ditch 'wake-up call' attempt

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 28

John Wall wants LA Lakers to make key lineup change and replace one starter, ‘he’s not supposed to…’

John Wall believes the LA Lakers must make some big changes to their team, including replacing one longtime starter. The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a humiliating loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day.