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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Calls Mount for LeBron James Trade After Lakers Star Exits Rockets Game Without Handshakes
LeBron James’ twentieth Christmas Day game ended in a disaster. The Houston Rockets walked into Crypto.com Arena and destroyed the Lakers. A 96-119 result at the end of the matchup.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Jake LaRavia Believes There’s ‘Disconnect’ Between Lakers Right Now
Los Angeles Lakers fans can always count on the team being part of the Christmas Day slate every NBA season and the 2025-26 campaign is no different as they took on the Houston Rockets.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 26
JJ Redick Sends Green Light to Rob Pelinka for Trade After Giving Up on Unnamed Lakers Star
Until it was good, the Lakers’ flaws never appeared on the surface. But since starting 15-4, the team has collapsed. Christmas Day was another showcase for their downward spiral.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
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?
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 26
JJ Redick Believes Lakers ‘Don’t Care Enough Right Now’ After Christmas Day Loss To Rockets
The Christmas Day slate is always one of the best ones of the NBA calendar and the Los Angeles Lakers are a staple on the holiday given their popularity globally.
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 / Hoops Rumors / December 26
JJ Redick: “I’m Not Doing Another 53 Games Like This”
Lakers coach JJ Redick questioned his team’s professionalism and commitment to winning after Thursday’s 23-point loss to Houston, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Eyewitness Reveals Austin Reaves’ Health Status After JJ Redick’s Update
Christmas Day didn’t turn out to be the fairytale that the LA Lakers would’ve wanted. Another game, another loss. Just when things started looking healthy for the Purple and Gold, injuries struck their key players all over again.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 26
How Lakers teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic became good friends
Los Angeles Lakers have the pieces in place to remain contenders for years The Los Angeles Lakers have the potential to contend for the NBA Championship for years.
Luka Doncic News / EssentiallySports / December 26
Lakers Star Confirms Locker Room Dysfunction After Luka Doncic’s Confession In Rockets Loss
One loss doesn’t derail a season. However, the way the Lakers’ third straight defeat unfolded against the Rockets told a bigger story. The flashing 119-96 itself raised eyebrows, then Luka Dončić calling out the group made it clear that something wasn’t right.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 26
Luka Doncic Sends Clear Message After Austin Reaves Leaves Lakers Game With Injury
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their third straight game with a 119-96 loss to Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. It was a blowout loss, and a frustrating outcome, especially in front of the Lakers fans in LA.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 26
Christmas loss reveals Lakers have problems that need fixing 
LOS ANGELES — Sometimes you can go through life thinking everything is okay. Then one day, you wake up and realize not only are things bad, but there have been signs that the situation has been rough for a while.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26
Luka Doncic calls for change on Lakers after getting routed by Rockets
Are the Los Angeles Lakers in deeper trouble than they seem to be? The Lakers suffered their third consecutive defeat after getting manhandled by the Houston Rockets, 119-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 26
JJ Redick goes off on Lakers players after ugly Christmas Day loss to Rockets
JJ Redick did not mince words in his assessment of his Los Angeles Lakers’ holiday performance.
Jake Laravia News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26
Jake LaRavia admits there’s ‘disconnect’ on Lakers after loss to Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers absorbed their third straight loss after bowing to the Houston Rockets, 119-96, at Crypto.com Arena on Christmas Day. The Lakers had a lackluster start and failed to find their groove after halftime, allowing the Rockets to cruise to the easy win.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26
Lakers play like Grinches on Christmas for third straight loss
Christmas is supposed to be the time for giving and sharing. That's not how the Los Angeles Lakers have treated the ball this holiday season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 25
Rockets give Lakers coal in Christmas night blowout
Amen Thompson scored 26 points and Kevin Durant added 25 as the visiting Houston Rockets led wire-to-wire in a 119-96 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in a Christmas Day matchup on Thursday.
Jarred Vanderbilt News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
The mindset behind Jarred Vanderbilt’s improved 3-point shot
LOS ANGELES – After LeBron James rejoined the Los Angeles Lakers’ lineup after missing the first 14 games of the season due to a nerve injury, Jarred Vanderbilt ended up being the odd man out.
Austin Reaves News / Hoops Rumors / December 25
Austin Reaves' injury another worrisome development for the Los Angeles Lakers
The 27-year-old guard recorded 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just under 15 minutes prior to exiting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25
Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Available, Jaxson Hayes Out Vs. Rockets
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) are available for their Christmas Day game against the Houston Rockets while Jaxson Hayes (left ankle soreness) is out.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25
Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves Open Up About Growing Friendship
The biggest reason for the Los Angeles Lakers’ success this season has been their backcourt, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, quickly building chemistry on and off the court.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 25
Lakers Hall of Famer Sends Strong Message to LeBron James Ahead of 2026 Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers will face a major existential question going into the 2026 offseason regarding one of their star players. For the first time in his Lakers' career, star forward LeBron James is playing on an expiring contract, meaning he has a few options once the 2025-26 season reaches its conclusion.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 25
LeBron James excitedly reveals offseason plan
LeBron James is already thinking of the offseason. As the Los Angeles Lakers and the rest of the NBA took a break on Wednesday, the future Basketball Hall of Famer shared a plan he’s looking forward to once the 2025-26 NBA season is over, and it involves his new passion – golf.
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