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JJ Redick Not Concerned With Austin Reaves’ Second Straight Rough Game

Austin Reaves has not only been one of the best players on the Los Angeles Lakers this season, but he’s been one of the best in the league. Reaves has performed at an All-Star level and when LeBron James and Luka Doncic have missed games, he has stepped up even more and led this Lakers team to victories when most would assume a loss was coming.

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Edwin’s Journal: The King is officially back

What a week of Lakers basketball. First was LeBron James ending his double-digit scoring streak in the most dramatic of fashions, passing up the game-winning shot against the Raptors so that Rui Hachimura could win it from three.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 11

Marcus Smart Felt Good Physically In Return To Action

The Los Angeles Lakers had been without Marcus Smart for the past six games as he dealt with a back injury, and the team sorely missed his energy and defensive presence.

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The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Lakers’ fatal flaw on full display in ugly NBA Cup loss to Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers have mostly had a good season, currently sitting at 17-7, fourth in the Western Conference, and leading the Pacific Division. But shrouded within their solid start is the Lakers’ fatal flaw, which has been laid bare by their losses.

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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 11

Luka Doncic: Lakers Must Figure Out Defensive Issues Quickly

Coming into the season, there were questions about whether the Los Angeles Lakers could defend at a high enough level to contend. And despite their strong start to the season, those questions have remained as the Lakers have had good games, but also some really rough ones as well.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 11

Lakers Trade Rumors: Pelicans Wing Herb Jones Not Currently Available

There is no denying that the Los Angeles Lakers still need to improve their perimeter defense. The team is not the most athletic and when facing squads with multiple excellent athletes, the Lakers have often struggled.

LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 11

LeBron James Dismisses Any Thoughts Of Playoffs At This Point In Season

Even though the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams in the West so far this season, there have been concerns about the team’s defense and whether or not they can truly compete with the elite of the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 11

LeBron James, Austin Reaves address NBA Cup elimination

The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't keep the ball rolling in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, resulting in their elimination from the NBA Cup.

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The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 11

LA Lakers legend James Worthy gives ‘funny’ reality check to Luka Doncic, ‘wasn’t a dominant…’

Luka Doncic and the LA Lakers were no match for the San Antonio Spurs. After shedding some weight in the offseason, Luka Doncic has been playing the best basketball of his career for the Los Angeles Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Lakers’ Austin Reaves calls out ‘weakness’ that LA must fix to prove Rich Paul wrong

There were some questions at Crypto after the Los Angeles Lakers stumbled against the San Antonio Spurs, losing in the NBA Cup Quarterfinal. Now, the Lakers’ Austin Reaves addressed comments by Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent, about the team’s defensive weakness, according to a post by NBA reporter Dave McMenamin.

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 11

JJ Redick: Lakers Are Getting Exposed For Same Issues In Losses

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like a solid bet to advance in the Emirates NBA Cup as they hosted the San Antonio Spurs in the quarterfinals. The Spurs were without Victor Wembanyama who continues to rehab from a calf strain, so the Lakers knew they would have the advantage without the superstar big man on the floor.

Kobe Bryant News / Sneakers on SI / December 11