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On YouTubeJaxson Hayes News / Silver Screen & Roll / December 20
Jaxson Hayes feels Lakers have one of the best offenses in the league 
Despite all the injuries and shuffling of lineups and rotation throughout the season, the Lakers’ offense has remained consistently great. It’s the benefit of having three elite shotmakers on the roster.
Marcus Smart News / Field Level Media / December 20
Lakers' Marcus Smart fined $35,000 for obscene gesture
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture toward a game official at halftime of his team's 143-135 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday in Salt Lake City, the NBA announced Saturday.
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 / The Lead / December 20
The Lakers Aren’t Championship Contenders
The Los Angeles Lakers are 0.5 games behind the third seed and one game behind the second seed in a stacked Western Conference, but they are not genuine title contenders.
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.
Byron Scott News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
Lakers Champ Byron Scott Picks Point Guard GOAT
Former Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard Byron Scott knows a thing or two about great point guards. After all, he played alongside Hall of Fame Lakers point guard Magic Johnson, who reinvented the position and propelled LA to five championships and 10 NBA Finals appearances from 1979-91.
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.
Rui Hachimura News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Rui Hachimura Ruled Out Vs. Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers released an update to their injury report for Saturday night’s game against the L.A. Clippers, with Rui Hachimura being downgraded to out with right groin soreness.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 20
JJ Redick: Pleased With Luka Doncic & LeBron James’ Willingness To Play Off Ball
When Luka Doncic arrived to the Los Angeles Lakers, there were questions about how he would fit alongside LeBron James and Austin Reaves considering all three of them having the ability to orchestrate an offense.
Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Marcus Smart Fined For Making Obscene Gesture At Official
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture towards a game official, it was announced by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations with the NBA.
Marcus Smart News / Hoops Rumors / December 20
Lakers’ Marcus Smart Fined $35K By NBA
Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35K for “making an obscene gesture toward a game official,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter). Smart was penalized for giving the middle finger to the refs at halftime during Thursday’s win in Utah, tweets Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Kobe Bryant News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
Controversial Former Kobe Bryant-Era Lakers Coach Nominated for Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Los Angeles Lakers coach Mark D'Antoni has been nominated for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for the 2026 class. D'Antoni is a new candidate for the Hall of Fame, joining a long list of basketball's greatest teams, coaches and players that are eligible for induction.
Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / December 20
Luka Doncic Wanted To Provide For Lakers Organization With E-Bike Gift
Luka Doncic’s first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been a success thus far as the team has been one of the best in a loaded Western Conference.
NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20
3 Lakers Starters Could Miss Battle of LA vs Clippers
The Los Angeles Lakers could be missing as many as three of head coach JJ Redick's preferred starting five players heading into their Saturday clash against their crosstown rivals, the LA Clippers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Rich Paul breaks down why LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony was never a rivalry
Rich Paul said the long-debated idea of a rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony never fully materialized, citing league circumstances rather than individual competition.
Los 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.
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.
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 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.
Gabe Vincent News / Hoops Wire / December 18
Lakers’ Gabe Vincent expected to miss at least one week
The Lakers will be without Gabe Vincent again, and yes, it is starting to feel familiar. Los Angeles announced that Vincent has been diagnosed with lower back tightness and will be reevaluated in roughly one week, as relayed by Broderick Turner of The Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / December 18
Is Luka Doncic's latest claim a sign of change or an empty promise?
Doncic acknowledged a shortcoming from him and the team, but will anything actually change?
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