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On YouTubeLeBron James News / Hardwood Heroics / December 22
LeBron James Delivers Honest Take on Christmas Day Sacrifice as Lakers Suit Up Against Rockets: 'I Would Like to be Home'
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to face the Houston Rockets on Dec. 25, Christmas Day. The NBA has a custom of holding days during the holiday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 21
Rapper Wale Pays Respect to Kobe Bryant but Picks LeBron James’ Signature Sneakers as His Favorite
Comparisons in the NBA are not just between legends, but their brands as well. Depending on who someone favors, they gravitate toward a particular line of shoes or merchandise.
LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21
LeBron James gets real on playing NBA record 20th Christmas Day game
The Los Angeles Lakers will continue the annual NBA tradition of playing on Christmas Day. For the the 2025 holiday, LeBron James and the Lakers are set to host Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets inside Crypto dot com Arena.
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?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21
James Harden did not stutter about LeBron James’ unbreakable scoring record
James Harden and the LA Clippers ended their five-game losing streak with a home win against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, igniting what they hope will be the start of a turnaround from the slow start they’ve had.
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.
J.J. Redick News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 21
JJ Redick sounds like he’s reached his breaking point on officiating 
Everyone in every league imaginable complains about the officiating. However, Lakers head coach JJ Redick seems to have had enough after the team’s most recent game against the Clippers.
Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 21
Lakers' Luka Doncic Delivers Surprising Take on His Play Thus Far This Season
Los Angeles Lakers star forward Luka Doncic shouldn't have much to criticize when looking back at the first quarter of the season. The 26-year-old leads the NBA in points scored per game with 35.2, and boasts the third-most assists per game with 9.1 (against a less-than-ideal 4.2 turnovers).
Gabe Vincent News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21
How Gabe Vincent was able to ‘earn trust’ with his teammates
LOS ANGELES – Over the past couple of seasons, Gabe Vincent has been able to carve out a bit of a leadership role with the Los Angeles Lakers. Vincent has become a respected voice not only in the Lakers’ locker room, but across the league in general.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 21
Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton progressing from injuries, could return vs. Suns
Whenever the injury report is an important topic of discussion, that’s not a good sign. That’s where the Lakers find themselves at currently, with Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Gabe Vincent all missing the team’s most recent contest against the Clippers.
Jake Laravia News / Lakers Nation / December 21
Jake LaRavia: Lakers Played Hard Against Clippers But Shots Did Not Fall
The Los Angeles Lakers were shorthanded against the L.A. Clippers on Saturday night as Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura all did not suit up.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 21
Jason Day issued a brutal verdict on LeBron James’ golf swing back in 2018
LeBron James is unquestionably in the conversation when it comes to the greatest basketball players of all time. No one has scored more points in NBA history than James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 21
Former Lakers Guard Signs with Greek Team, Weeks After Shock Arrest
Former NBA player Patrick Beverley, who spent the first part of the 2022-23 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, has signed with the Greek team PAOK BC, the team announced in a press release on Friday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / December 21
Lakers Head Into Christmas Week With Several Injury Concerns, What Does It Mean & When Could Players Return
Every professional sports league has a period in its schedule where teams aren’t playing their best, and right now the NBA is right in the middle of that period (December-January).
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 21
Lakers’ LeBron James on Chris Paul ordeal: ‘Not for me to comment on’
LeBron James is staying out of it. Completely. Asked about the Clippers parting ways with Chris Paul, James said he hasn’t even talked to his longtime friend since the move became public.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 21
Marcus Smart On Being Fined: ‘Sometimes You Gotta Take A Hit To Get Your Point Across’
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been frustrated with NBA officiating recently, picking up technical fouls in each of the last two games, the first of which resulted in a $35,000 fine for making an obscene gesture at a referee during the win over the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 21
Lakers' Austin Reaves Unpacks Key Differences Between LeBron James, Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a high-powered big three that could only spend one full season together, with guard/forward Luka Doncic, guard Austin Reaves and forward LeBron James leading the Lakers to a 20-7 record so far this season.
LeBron James 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.
J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / December 21
JJ Redick Calls For Consistency From NBA Officiating & Challenge System
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick can run a little hot when things aren’t going correctly, and that was the case against the L.A. Clippers. The Lakers lost to the Clippers 103-88 as they couldn’t make up for the number of injuries to players, including Luka Doncic who was ruled out after the first half due to a leg contusion.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 21
NBA Makes James Harden Announcement After Lakers Game
The Los Angeles Clippers recently faced off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle of the West Coast. James Harden led the Clippers to a 103-88 victory, pulling off the upset to help his team earn its seventh win of the season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 21
Lakers Injury Updates: Rui Hachimura , Deandre Ayton & Austin Reaves
The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams in the 2025-26 season by record, but it still feels like the team is scratching the surface of their potential.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 21
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.
Deandre Ayton News / Athlon Sports / December 20
Lakers Announce Deandre Ayton News on Saturday
The Los Angeles Lakers are down three starters on Saturday against the Los Angeles Clippers, with Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton and Rui Hachimura all sitting out with respective injuries.
Marcus Smart News / Larry Brown Sports / December 20
Marcus Smart fined $35,000 by the NBA
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was hit with a $35,000 fine by the NBA for his actions toward referees during Thursday’s game. Smart was fined for making an “obscene gesture” at halftime of Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz, the league said in a statement.
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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