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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
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?
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.
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 / 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 / Sneakers on SI / December 25
Adidas Trolls Nike Over NBA Christmas Day Uniforms
It is hard to believe, but ten years ago was Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's final NBA game on Christmas Day. Bryant, the Lakers, and every other team competing that day wore special Christmas Day uniforms designed by adidas.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 25
LeBron James’ 'Christmas Is Our Day' Statement Resurfaces After Charles Barkley’s 'NFL Got Greedy' Comments
For many years, the NBA has served as a gathering place for families with a slate of Christmas Day games. It has become quite the tradition in sports. However, the NFL has recently begun to compete with the NBA on this day.
NBA News / Lakers Nation / December 25
Rockets’ Amen Thompson Studied LeBron James & Rajon Rondo To Become Better Point Guard
With Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James being in the latter stages of his career, he is used to competing against players who grew up watching him. This is a nod to James’ longevity, playing in his 23rd season and perhaps more on the horizon.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 25
Kendrick Perkins’ bold LeBron James-Dillon Brooks claim goes beyond NBA
Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the growing tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks has evolved into something larger than a typical on-court matchup, framing it as a rivalry that transcends the NBA landscape.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 25
Why Tom Brady hates ‘hypothetical’ LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan GOAT debate
Tom Brady refuses to pick between Michael Jordan and LeBron — and his reasoning says everything about him Basketball fans have long debated who is the greatest of all time between LeBron James and Michael Jordan.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / December 25
Active NBA Leaders On Christmas Day: LeBron James Is In A League Of His Own
The NBA’s iconic Christmas Day games are right around the corner. With some of the best teams in the league competing against one another this holiday season, the event is bound to be a spectacular one.
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.
LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / December 23
LeBron James Drops Retirement Hint as He Shuts Down Claims of All-Time Record
Early-season injuries and the end of a double-digit scoring streak only add fuel to the chatter around LeBron James’ retirement. While he has only played 11 games so far in his record-breaking 23rd year in the NBA, LeBron is currently averaging a career-low 20.2 points per game.
LeBron James News / Hoops Wire / December 22
LeBron James: Honor to play on Christmas, but would rather be with family
LeBron James has played more Christmas Day games than anyone in NBA history. It hasn’t made the decision any easier. Asked about suiting up for his 20th Christmas game this week, James was honest.
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.
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.
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.
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