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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 20
LeBron James Not Surprised By Luka Doncic’s 45-Point Triple-Double Against Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers are always about their stars and Luka Doncic is next in line to carry on that tradition. After what appeared to be an uncertain future last year, Doncic fell into their lap, thanks to a stunning trade to the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 20
Is Dillon Brooks Actually a Big Fan of LeBron James? Suns Star’s Old Social Media Posts Exposed
Dillon Brooks has made a habit of pushing boundaries with LeBron James, and calling him “old” was only the beginning. Their ongoing feud has turned into must-watch theater, with fans anticipating Brooks’ next provocation.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 20
Rich Paul Claims LeBron James And Carmelo Anthony Were Never True Rivals
Rich Paul pushed back on one of the NBA’s longest-running debates while speaking on the Game Over podcast, offering a blunt assessment of LeBron James’ supposed rivalry with Carmelo Anthony.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 20
Lakers Make Bronny James Announcement Ahead of Clippers Game
The Los Angeles Lakers just got scarcer. So there’d be an urgency to bring in backups. But not today. After a hard-fought win against the Jazz yesterday, the team is going into tomorrow’s game against the LA Clippers even more short-staffed.
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 / Athlon Sports / December 19
Clippers Announce James Harden News Before Lakers Game
James Harden was out of action for the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday as they suffered a 122-101 blowout loss to the defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 19
JJ Redick names LA Lakers’ best off-ball player who changes how LeBron James and Luka Doncic play
The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing their impressive run this season. Following a high-scoring 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz, the LA Lakers now sit third in the Western Conference with a 19-7 record.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Austin Rivers unloads on Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s lack of success since LeBron James
Former NBA guard Austin Rivers delivered sharp criticism of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, questioning Lue’s accomplishments since winning an NBA championship alongside LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
LeBron James News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19
Brian Windhorst suggests only 2 teams are in play for LeBron James in 2026-27
Brian Windhorst cannot envision LeBron James playing for a fourth different NBA team. The ESPN analyst Windhorst appeared this week on “The Ryen Russillo Show.” During the episode, Windhorst spoke about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers star James beyond this season.
NBA News / Dallas Hoops Journal / December 19
‘He’s Just So Damn Good, It’s Ridiculous’: Luka Dončić Records 45-Point Triple-Double In Los Angeles Lakers’ Win Against Utah Jazz
NBA superstar Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers put up a monster stat line on Thursday against the Utah Jazz. The former Dallas Mavericks star finished with 45 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists, leading the Lakers to a 143-135 win on the road.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 19
LeBron James ‘Dodged A Bullet’ With Knee Injury Scare In Lakers Win Over Jazz
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in a high-scoring affair that saw Luka Doncic secure a 45-point triple-double and LeBron James record 28 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds.
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 19
LeBron James Responds to Keyonte George All-Star Buzz After Lakers vs. Jazz
After being selected 16th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz, Keyonte George has been steadily improving every year. Now, in his third season, George is elevating into stardom.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Jaylen Brown specifically calls out LeBron James for always flopping
Without question, Jaylen Brown knows how to bring the heat. Just ask Isiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons. So when examining the NBA landscape, Brown knows what he likes and what he doesn’t.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / December 19
Former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now and it's not even his fault
Former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now. And it has nothing do to with anything Knecht did. Knecht, who is in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was recently sent to the G League after essentially falling out of the rotation in LA.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / December 19
LeBron James has fans concerned with his 'YouTube golf' quip
James has proven this season that he is still capable of playing at a high level, but many fans are concerned that the Los Angeles Lakers star's motivation is starting to wane.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19
Lakers hoping offense wins championships
The conventional wisdom is that defense wins championships. The Lakers are hoping offense wins championships, too.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 19
LeBron James Admits He 'Dodged A Bullet' After Knee Injury Scare
LeBron James experienced a brief injury scare during the Lakers’ win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night but ultimately avoided anything serious. After going down holding his knee, the Lakers star returned to the floor and helped close out a much-needed victory.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 18
Could Lakers Remove Emirates NBA Cup Championship Banner After Knicks Decline To Put One Up?
The Los Angeles Lakers were the winners of the inaugural Emirates NBA Cup back in 2023 with LeBron James being the first ever NBA Cup MVP. In celebration of the accomplishment, the Lakers would hang a banner in the rafters of the Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 18
Ex-Lakers star suggests current squad don’t respect LeBron James enough
LeBron James is heading into his eighth season with the Los Angeles Lakers. It is the longest stretch he has spent with any one team, and it comes as he edges closer to the end of his career.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 18
Suns’ Dillon Brooks Accuses LeBron James Of Being ‘Social-Media Junkie’
Throughout his illustrious career, LeBron James has had his fair share of rivals and opponents that would try to get in his head and throw him off by talking trash or being physical with him.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 18
Why Kevin Durant says Lakers superstar LeBron James is still improving at nearly 41
As Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar LeBron James moves through his historic 23rd NBA season, questions about longevity and decline naturally follow. Yet even as the Lakers star forward approaches his 41st birthday, some of the league’s sharpest basketball minds believe James is still evolving, not fading.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 16
Cooper Flagg tops LeBron James with record-breaking performance
Flagg has been given enough freedom to grow through his mistakes, and he's turned plenty of heads in his first year in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15
Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again
Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.
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