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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 24
Dillon Brooks shines as Phoenix Suns blow out LeBron James and the Lakers
Tuesday night’s matchup felt tilted from the beginning, and Phoenix’s sizable lead wasn’t the product of fluky shooting or one unstoppable scorer; it’s a system flexing.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 23
Steve Nash Jokes LeBron James Is Coming Back for Season 24 Only to Break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Record
Almost every record in the NBA today has LeBron James near the top of the list or firmly within reach. There are still a few he can chase before retiring, particularly the record for the most wins in NBA history.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23
ESPN messed up their Dillon Brooks-LeBron James graphic so badly
ESPN somehow managed multiple swings-and-misses on a single NBA graphic this week. During Tuesday afternoon’s edition of “SportsCenter,” ESPN aired a graphic previewing LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming Christmas Day game this week.
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?
A’Ja Wilson Proves She Can Play With The Big Dogs
A’ja Wilson was named TIME’s 2025 Athlete of the Year. She joins LeBron James (2020) and Caitlin Clark (2024) as the only pro basketball players to earn the honor.
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.
Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / December 23
Rockets' Dominance on the Glass is Skewing Their Offensive Efficiency
By the numbers, the Houston Rockets’ offense is good. Very good. Houston ranks third in offensive efficiency and third in scoring (points per game). The Rockets haven’t ranked that high offensively in seven years.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Rich Paul addresses LeBron James remarks about Lakers playing on Christmas
Rich Paul addressed recent comments made by LeBron James regarding playing on Christmas Day, offering context around the sacrifices tied to the NBA schedule and the reaction that followed James’ remarks.
NBA News / Burn City Sports / December 23
The Dillon Brooks and LeBron James rivalry set to reignite in tense matchup on Tuesday
The last time Dillon Brooks and LeBron James shared the floor, the game ended up being more than just about the score. Brooks’ late-game shove and subsequent ejection turned a regular-season matchup into questions about respect, restraint, and control.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23
Kevin Garnett demands fans not vote Lakers star LeBron James into NBA All-Star Game
Former NBA player and Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is urging fans to reconsider voting LeBron James into the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, which is scheduled to be held in Los Angeles this February.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 23
Byron Scott Gets Honest About Lakers Fans’ True LeBron James Feelings
LeBron James has had what many would call a sucessful tenure in Los Angeles. Since coming to the Lakers in 2018, he's helped the franchise win one NBA championship and appear in two West Finals.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 23
LeBron James on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Foul-baiting: 'He’s Masterminded The Rulebook'
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the face of the Thunder after leading Oklahoma City to last season’s NBA title, the franchise’s first since relocating and second overall.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 23
LeBron James Compares Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to ‘Prime James Harden’, Reveals How to Stop Him
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been looking almost unstoppable this season. The reigning MVP extended his streak of scoring 20+ points to a staggering 100 consecutive games in last night’s 119-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 22
Lakers Hall of Famer Pulls No Punches on Luka Doncic, LeBron James Fit
The Los Angeles Lakers' most recent win was a prime example of how potent their offense can be when LeBron James and Luka Doncic are playing at their best.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 22
James Harden Doesn’t Think LeBron James’ Scoring Record Will Be Broken
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading scorer in February of 2023, when he passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with 38,387 total points.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / December 22
LeBron James Discusses Significance Of Playing On Christmas Day
No one has played more NBA seasons than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as he is in the midst of his 23rd year. As he gets set to turn 41 years old on Dec.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 21
BYU Star AJ Dybantsa Happy To Meet Lakers’ LeBron James
As the oldest player in the NBA, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been fortunate enough to compete against some of the greatest players to ever step foot in the league.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20
Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets
Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.
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.
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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