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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 31
The Lakers can’t beat good teams this season 
LOS ANGELES — Watching the Lakers play against good teams this year is like watching a rerun of your favorite TV show where you know what’s going to happen.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 31
Luka Doncic: Lakers Could’ve Matched Pistons’ Physicality Better
The Los Angeles Lakers ended 2025 with yet another blowout loss, this time to the Detroit Pistons. Luka Doncic led the way with 30 points and 11 assists and the Lakers stuck with Detroit for most of three quarters before getting dominated in the fourth as things fell apart.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 31
JJ Redick Believes Lakers Are Still Trying To Figure Out Their Identity
After a strong start, the Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of their roughest stretch of the season so far. After yet another blowout loss, this time to the Detroit Pistons, JJ Redick’s squad is heading into 2026 having lost four of their last five games and seven of their last 12, all coming by double-digits.
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NBA News / The SportsRush / December 31
Cade Cunningham Over Luka Doncic? Former All-Star Makes a Case for Picking Pistons Guard Over Lakers Star
Throughout his 8 years in the NBA, Luka Doncic has proven that he is among the top-five players in the league. This season, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar hasn’t missed a beat en route to yet another dominant campaign.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 31
LeBron James Willing To Play More On-Ball
LeBron James has taken on a completely different role this season for the Los Angeles Lakers. After missing the first 14 games of the year, James has mostly played off-ball role with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves being the primary creators for the team.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
Rich Paul denies ever influencing Lakers decisions through LeBron James
Throughout LeBron James’ career, his friend and agent Rich Paul has been at his side. Over the summer, he was instrumental in James signing a $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for another year. Recently, Paul said that the Lakers weren’t a championship-caliber team despite James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reeves on the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
3 shocking stats that show Lakers are nowhere as good as record entering 2026
On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their losing ways with a brutal home loss to the Detroit Pistons by a score of 128-106. Any concerns about the Lakers’ defense were not quelled with this performance, and it wasn’t a great game from LeBron James on his 41st birthday, scoring 17 points in the loss.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
LeBron James’ ‘fun’ advice to 18-year-old self on 41st birthday
It’s wild to think that LeBron James is 41. For many, they still view him as that high school superstar from Akron, Ohio, who became an icon for his generation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 31
'Due to a Commissioner Appointment': NBA Analysts Believe Adam Silver Will Have to Save LeBron James’ All-Star Streak
The first round of NBA All-Star fan voting totals were released a couple of days ago, and there are some interesting results to be found. Luka Doncic led
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 31
Luka Doncic Admits To ‘Too Many Turnovers’ In Lakers Loss To Pistons
Luka Doncic has been the focal point of the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense during the 2025-26 season, though he’s had to pick up even more offensive responsibility with Austin Reaves out with a calf injury.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 31
LeBron James told how to fix his golf swing by PGA Tour players including Keegan Bradley
LeBron James is new to golf, but it’s fair to say he’s caught the bug. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer was first seen playing this summer and has since
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 31
JJ Redick Explains How Lakers’ Loss To Pistons Was ‘Deflating’
The Los Angeles Lakers looked like they might have turned a corner after snapping their three-game losing streak with a win over the Sacramento Kings. The Lakers had an opportunity to make a statement to end 2025 as they hosted the Detroit Pistons, who currently own the best record in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Luka Doncic had trash talk for Dennis Schroder
Dennis Schroder has one of the most infamous bag-fumbling stories in the NBA, and Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic made sure to let him hear it.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
Insane stat shows just how bad Lakers got punked by Pistons
Talk about a reality check for the Los Angeles Lakers. They were always going to be underdogs against the Detroit Pistons during their Tuesday night game.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / December 31
Lakers Injury News: Rui Hachimura To Miss One Week With Right Calf Soreness
The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled to stay healthy during the 2025-26 season and the hits keep on coming as Rui Hachimura is the latest player to land on the injury report.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Lakers forward had one of the most painful halves of the season
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia was dealt a double dose of pain in his team’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Lakers crowd serenaded LeBron James with fitting song during his birthday chalk toss
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James got more than just the “Happy Birthday” song on Tuesday during his birthday battle against the Detroit Pistons. As he warmed up for his iconic chalk toss, James got serenaded with “You Are My Sunshine” by the capacity crowd at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.
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