Two of the league’s best scorers hit the court when Devin Booker (13th, 25.6 PPG) and the Phoenix Suns (15-13) host Austin Reaves (ninth, 27.8 PPG) and the Los Angeles Lakers (19-8) on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET on SportsNet LA, AZFamily, and Suns+. The Suns are 5.5-point favorites. The matchup has an over/under set at 225.5 points.
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 2 months ago
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The Lakers (19-8) are back again in Phoenix where they will play the Suns (15-13) for the third time this month. L.A. looks to gain a 2-1 record advantage against its division rivals and to bounce back after a tough loss to the Clippers. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns When: 6 […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
Christian Koloko is getting another shot in the NBA. The former Arizona Wildcats big man has signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis is in need of depth in the post with center Zach Edey and forward Brandon Clarke currently injured. Koloko began the season with the Los Angeles Lakers but was released […]
From Arizona Desert Swarm
| 2 months ago
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The Portland Trail Blazers have interest in trading for Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis, according to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com. The Blazers are one of many teams soliciting Ellis’ services. The New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat have also indicated desire for the fourth-year wing, Deveney reported. Despite a poor […]
From Blazer's Edge
| 2 months ago
| 3 reads
As the Portland Trail Blazers are about to host the Eastern Conference leading Detroit Pistons Monday night, the franchise has decided to honor its historical 1999-2000 incarnation. That team lost in the Western Conference Finals to the Los Angeles Lakers in spectacular fashion, a painful memory for Blazers fans. Processing those events in a Detroit […]
From Blazer's Edge
| 2 months ago
| 5 reads
Congratulations to Alejandro Osuna, who was voted the #9 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little under a quarter of the vote. Our list so far: 1 — Sebastian Walcott 2 — Gavin Fien 3 — David Davalillo 4 — Jose Corniell 5 — Caden Scarborough 6 — Winston Santos […]
From Lone Star Ball
| 2 months ago
| 2 reads
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. There were many moments in that game where Kawhi Leonard and James Harden got a very kind whistle. Bumps were shrugged off, players plowed through others […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 2 reads
Whenever the injury report is an important topic of discussion, that’s not a good sign. That’s where the Lakers find themselves currently with Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura, and Gabe Vincent all missing the team’s most recent contest against the Clippers. Then you add Luka Dončić being ruled out after playing just two quarters against the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 7 reads
Nolan Traore had a decent game all around in the high altitude of Mexico City Saturday, but his five turnovers proved to be costly as Long Island fell to Mexico City, 111-102, at the G League Winter Showcase in Orlando. He even flirted with a triple double running the point but the 6’5” French man […]
From NetsDaily
| 3 months ago
| 6 reads
Even under the best of circumstances, the Lakers probably came into Saturday’s game feeling a bit run down. An unorthodox schedule means they’re amidst a four-game road trip where the longest trip is Utah with multiple stops in Phoenix. But more often than not, they’re spending nights back in LA, even if they’re not playing […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 7 reads
The Lakers fought to the end despite being severely undermanned, but lost in a wire-to-wire defeat to the Clippers, 103-88. The host Clippers jumped out to a double-digit lead from the jump, putting the Lakers in a hole they never could crawl out of. The lead reached 22, but the purple and gold pulled it […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 5 reads
As if the injury bug wasn’t biting badly enough, the Lakers were dealt another blow midway through Saturday’s game against the Clippers. After limping his way through the second quarter, Luka Dončić was ruled out of the game with a left leg contusion. As mentioned, Luka was visibly limping during the second quarter, though he […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 4 reads
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. At some point this season, whether during a quarter, a game or an stretch of contests, each of LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 4 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
| 5 reads
The Lakers (19-7) are back in Los Angeles for a couple of days as they continue their road trip against the LA Clippers (6-21) on Saturday. This will be the second time these two teams have seen each other this season. The Lakers won the first matchup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 1 read
UPDATE: The Lakers have ruled out Rui Hachimura for Saturday’s game with right groin soreness, they announced on Saturday morning. With Rui out, expect a healthy dose of Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia and Maxi Kleber. Two-way forward Drew Timme is with the South Bay Lakers at the G League Showcase, so he almost certainly will […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 2 reads
In basketball, just like in relationships, communication is key. For the Lakers, hearing what head coach JJ Redick wants to have happen during close games has been an issue. The Lakers have already been in multiple games that have come down to the wire and will likely be in that scenario again. In fact, they […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 3 reads
During the second quarter of Los Angeles’ game against Utah, Walter Clayton Jr. collided with LeBron James’ knee, causing him to fall to the ground. James was slow to get up and was walking gingerly, trying to shake it off. Somehow, he was relatively okay, and he played the rest of the game. After the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 2 reads
With trade season unofficially beginning on Dec. 15, it brings an onslaught of trade screenshots across social media and websites. Instead of pushing them away and offering our own, we decided to facilitate them to see who you guys want to see the Lakers trade for. It’s clear the team needs an upgrade, but does […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 2 reads
The Lakers’ defense was suspect on Thursday, but in the fourth quarter, they tightened up on the road to secure a win against the Jazz. Luka Dončić had a big scoring night, LeBron James continues to look better and better with each passing game and despite no Austin Reaves or Gabe Vincent and Marcus Smart […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 6 reads
Luka Dončić‘s 40-point triple-double and LeBron James’ 26 points led the depleted Lakers to another road win on Thursday, knocking off the Jazz 143-135. With both Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton sidelined, Luka and LeBron stepped up to carry the load while the bench had another strong showing. Each of Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia and […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 4 reads
The Lakers’ elimination from the NBA Cup meant there wasn’t as much game action for the purple and gold over the last week as the tournament wrapped up in Las Vegas. LA had just one game against the Suns and they took care of business despite blowing a comfortable fourth-quarter lead. Overall, it was a […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 3 reads
A rival role player turned Laker is a tale as old as time. Whether it was Metta World Peace, Matt Barnes or Rajon Rondo, Lakers fans have had to clench their teeth and bear it with new signings throughout the years. A particularly bitter recent pill would have seen Bruce Brown join the Lakers immediately […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 3 reads
After playing just three minutes in a single appearance in the Lakers previous 10 games, Jarred Vanderbilt played 15 minutes against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday and was a critical figure in his team getting the victory. Vanderbilt scored seven points and grabbed seven rebounds — six offensive — while swiping two steals and swatting […]
From Silver Screen and Roll
| 3 months ago
| 1 read
It’s a packed NBA slate tonight as the schedule includes teams like the Lakers, Pistons, Warriors, and Thunder in action. Let’s look at the odds for the games.
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NBA Odds for 12/18
Action starts at 7 pm ET with two games and continues until the Kings take on the Blazers at 10 pm ET. The Thunder are the biggest favorite of the night with a -17.5 spread against the Clippers. Check out the spread favorite and total for each game on Thursda...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
| 6 reads