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NBA News / The SportsRush / December 9
Rich Paul Implies Austin Reaves Should ‘Embrace’ Sixth Man Role Like Manu Ginobili
Even though they are in a transitional season, over the last month or so, the Los Angeles Lakers have looked like a Western Conference contender with a 17-6 record.
Magic Johnson News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 9
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Turns Heads with Early 2026 NBA MVP Pick
Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson has given his early pick for NBA MVP amid a close race. The Lakers have a clear MVP candidate in five-time All-NBA guard Luka Doncic, who is dominating the league with his scoring and playmaking.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five 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.
The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history
Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / December 9
LeBron James reflects on the year he felt 'most complete' as a player
The Los Angeles Lakers forward has logged 22 years in professional basketball, winning four championships and enough accolades to cement his spot in any conversation about the sport's greatest players.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / December 9
Austin Reaves Pleased With Lakers’ Ability To Win Even When He Plays Poorly
One of the biggest reasons the Los Angeles Lakers have exceeded expectations so far this season has been the leap of Austin Reaves into a legit All-Star caliber player.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 9
Lakers Champ Horace Grant Gets Honest About Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant Era
On the road to defining their own dynastic legacy, the Shaquille O'Neal-Kobe Bryant Los Angeles Lakers leaned on some of the savvy vets hailing from Phil Jackson's last dynasty, the 1990s-era Chicago Bulls.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 9
LeBron James' agent says Lakers aren't true contenders
The Lakers are tied with the Denver Nuggets with a 17-6 record and are sitting in second place in the stacked Western Conference.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 9
LeBron James Sends Powerful Message to Bronny James After Lakers Demotion
It’s a no-brainer that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is a well-versed leader who knows what comes with being the main guy on any team. All the way from his high school days to the NBA, the Akron Hammer has been assuming this role.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 9
76ers Rookie VJ Edgecombe Was Excited To Exchange Jerseys With LeBron James
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night behind an incredible late-game performance from LeBron James. He had 29 points, seven rebounds and six assists on the night, but had 10 consecutive points for the Lakers in the final five minutes of the game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9
JJ Redick’s Coaching Philosophy is Like 20 Other Teams in the NBA, Says Byron Scott
By any metric, second-year head coach JJ Redick has done a fantastic job so far this year with the Lakers. The team is 17-6, tied for second in the West, and they’ve gotten there despite only having LeBron James for seven of those games.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 9
JJ Redick Praises Deandre Ayton’s Defense Against 76ers
Out of the free agent signings the Los Angeles Lakers made this past summer, Deandre Ayton has stood out as the best addition thanks to his strong two-way play through the first part of the 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 8
Lakers Urged to Make Major Trade This Season
At 16-6 (as of Dec. 6), the Los Angeles Lakers sit tied for third place in the vaunted Western Conference. The Lakers were widely expected to be a team struggling to even break into the top-six of the conference, as many projected Los Angeles to be a play-in team at best.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 8
7 Contract-Year Flops, And What It Means For Austin Reaves
This year, Austin Reaves is one of the most underpaid players in the league. He is playing like a top-20 player, and he is getting paid like a top-10 role player.
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / December 8
Luka Doncic Makes Emotional Confession About Leaving Family Back in Slovenia for Lakers
After missing two games for the birth of his daughter Olivia, Luka Doncic rushed back from Slovenia and played on fumes in Philadelphia. Even with the jet lag and emotions hitting him hard, he still powered through with a triple-double and an honest admission about how tough the night really was.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8
Lakers’ Deandre Ayton left baffled by JJ Redick’s praise about his defense
With the Los Angeles Lakers closing out the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night, 112-108, it came with a solid defensive effort, with even head coach JJ Redick shouting out center Deandre Ayton for his performance.
Austin Reaves News / HITC / December 8
Gilbert Arenas warns Austin Reaves about a looming issue he must handle wisely next year
Austin Reaves must decide on his future with the Los Angeles Lakers after the season concludes. He is putting up nearly 30 points and seven assists per game and has stepped into a larger role for the Lakers this year, which could complicate his contract talks in the summer.
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