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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 27
Former Bucks champion just joined LeBron James and Steph Curry in historic 37-year-old feat
Former Bucks center Brook Lopez has not had a good first year with the Clippers. Anyone watching last night’s game in Portland wouldn’t know it, as Lopez poured in 31 points on nine made threes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 27
LeBron James’ Inner Circle Reveals Lakers Star ‘Not Worried’ About JJ Redick’s Criticism
Christmas turned cold in Los Angeles. The Houston Rockets embarrassed the Lakers 119-96, handing them their third loss in four games. But the real noise came after the buzzer.
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?
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 / NBA Analysis Network / December 27
Why Skip Bayless feels ‘sorry’ for LeBron James on the LA Lakers, ‘it feels wrong…’
The Los Angeles Lakers are currently in a major slump during the 2025-26 NBA season. Following the LA Lakers’ Christmas Day loss against the Houston Rockets, the organization is now on a three-game losing streak.
LeBron James News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 26
Former NBA player suggests LeBron James trade to Cavaliers
Since LeBron James left Cleveland back after the 2017-18 NBA season, rumors have swirled on if he would ever come back. The four-time MVP winner is in his 23rd season in the league, posting a mark of 20.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists a night.
Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / December 26
LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Issues Damning Statement on Lakers Future
Christmas was miserable in Los Angeles. The Lakers dropped their third-straight game tonight against the Houston Rockets. The slate of results left JJ Redick perplexed, calling for an “uncomfortable” meeting to follow with the players.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 26
Kevin Durant Grateful For Matchups With Lakers’ LeBron James
The NBA is slowly entering a new era led by the younger generation of superstars and a different philosophy to team-building and roster construction. But
Los 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.
Houston Rockets News / Hardwood Heroics / December 26
'I’m Just Grateful For Every Matchup We Have' – Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Relishes Latest Christmas Matchup Vs. LeBron James
Last night’s matchup between the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers marked the 44th meeting between Kevin Durant and LeBron James, and the two
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.
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.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Lakers superstar LeBron James in the holiday spirit ahead of 20th career Christmas game
The Los Angeles Lakers enter NBA Christmas Day with history, urgency, and the spotlight firmly fixed on LeBron James as he continues to rewrite the league’s record books.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 25
Kevin Durant Believes LeBron James Is Still Improving
Whether Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history remains a major debate. But one thing that can not be argued is that no player has ever remained as good as James has, this late into their career.
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.
LeBron James News / The SportsRush / December 25
'Working on My Golf Swing': Austin Rivers Says LeBron James Is Mentally Checked Out; Season 23 Is the End
LeBron James may still be playing basketball at the highest level imaginable, but with the King set to turn 41 soon, questions about his impending retirement are looming large.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 24
LeBron James Diagnoses Lakers’ Defense & Effort Issues
For the second time in the month of December, the Los Angeles Lakers were blown out by the Phoenix Suns. Despite another solid performance from LeBron James, and the return of Austin Reaves, the Lakers’ defense was nowhere to be found as the Suns did whatever they wanted in the 24-point blowout.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 24
Suns' Dillon Brooks gets his revenge on LeBron James
Brooks and James have had a mostly one-sided rivalry since the 2023 playoffs.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 23
LeBron James Opens Up About End Of Double-Digit Scoring Streak
LeBron James has amassed a ton of records throughout his historic career, many of which seem unlikely to be broken for a very long time and perhaps ever.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 21
LeBron James won't take Chris Paul's side in feud with Clippers
The Clippers' decision to move on from Paul has drawn considerable criticism.
Los Angeles Lakers 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.
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