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Jaxson Hayes identifies key area of improvement amid strong Lakers season

LOS ANGELES – After last season’s playoff flameout that saw Jaxson Hayes ultimately benched by the end of the series, it might have come as a surprise to fans that the seventh-year big man opted to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in for the 2025-26 season.

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Rich Paul Defends LeBron James’ ‘Christmas with Family’ Comment with Michael Jordan Reference

After LeBron James finished their away game against cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, one of the questions reporters asked was his opinion of his team’s game on Christmas Day.

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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?

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

The 'Most 40-point games in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 22

Suns, Lakers square off for third time this month

Western Conference rivals clash for the third time this month when Phoenix hosts the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Suns split the first two games with the Lakers, winning 125-108 in Los Angeles on Dec.

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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 / The SportsRush / December 22

'First Guy That Ties His Shoestrings 100 Times in a Game': LeBron James Reveals How Teammates Roast Him Over 'Records'

LeBron James holds a host of NBA records, playing at an elite level for over two decades. Entering the league at just 18 years old, he gained a head start on his career compared to those who came out of college.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Lakers Announce Deandre Ayton News Before Suns Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with a considerable injury crisis of late, which includes starting center Deandre Ayton. The 7-foot big man has been sidelined by an elbow injury, which has cost him two straight games on the shelf.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 22

Lakers Injury Report: Deandre Ayton Returns, Austin Reaves Questionable, Luka Doncic & Rui Hachimura Out Vs. Suns

The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns and Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) is off it and good to go, while Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion), Rui Hachimura (right groin soreness) and Gabe Vincent (low back soreness) are out and Austin Reaves (left calf strain) is questionable.

Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / December 22

Whether LeBron James will play in golf’s Internet Invitational in 2026

NBA superstar LeBron James is the latest big celebrity name to get into golf and his newfound hobby has got people excited. Like so many in other sports, James has taken to picking up the golf clubs and getting himself out on the course.

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 / EssentiallySports / December 22

Deandre Ayton Reveals How Luka Doncic Got Injured as Lakers Star Makes Health Announcement

Deandre Ayton’s presence in the Los Angeles Lakers roster seems to have channeled fresh energy. However, the 2017 No.1 draft pick had to miss two consecutive games with an elbow injury.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 22

Deandre Ayton Calls Jaxson Hayes Best Big Man He’s Played With In One Aspect

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to be the team’s starting center and he has come in and had a huge impact for them this season, nearly averaging a double-double and providing a much-needed physical presence down low.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 22

Showtime Lakers Legend Calls Out Kevin Durant for Ring Chasing

Over its nearly 80 years of existence, the NBA has changed drastically, from merging with alternate leagues to introducing the three-point shot to adding the electrifying NBA tournament just three seasons ago.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

JJ Redick drops glowing Austin Reaves All-Star endorsement

LOS ANGELES – NBA All-Star voting got underway this past week, and for the Los Angeles Lakers, Austin Reaves has been making the case for being selected to his first All-Star appearance.

Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

Lakers’ Luka Doncic day-to-day with lower leg contusion

Recently, the Los Angeles Lakers fell back down to Earth with an ugly road loss against the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers. Los Angeles was down three starters to begin this game, with Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and Deandre Ayton all being injured, and by the end, Luka Doncic had also joined them on the sidelines with a leg injury.

Pat Riley News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 22

Lakers Legends Don’t Hold Back on Pat Riley’s ‘Vicious’ Approach

Few can boast the impressive resume of current Miami Heat team president and former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Pat Riley. Riley won an NBA championship with the Lakers as a player in 1972, won five titles between his time as the head coach of the Lakers and Heat, and has won two titles as an executive with the Miami Heat.

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Lakers Nation / December 22

Jarred Vanderbilt Focusing On Offensive Rebounding

Jarred Vanderbilt has found his way back into the Los Angeles Lakers rotation. He was a DNP coach’s decision for nine out of 10 games between Nov. 18 and Dec.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 22

Lakers Facing Major Competition for Rumored Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have been connected to seemingly every defensive wing on the trading block, as the 19-8 Lakers have struggled mightily on defense this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Former Lakers Center Joins New NBA Team on Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers spent much of last season evaluating their options in the frontcourt without ever settling on anyone for the center position. One of the players who got reps in there last year and this season is now heading to the Memphis Grizzlies.