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The Lakers are back home where they will take on the visiting Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. This is the first matchup between both teams this season, who are both currently on a two-game losing streak. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets When: 5 p.m. PT, Dec. 25 Where: Crypto.com Arena Watch: ABC, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 26 days ago | 2 reads
Both the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers enter their Christmas Day game on two-game losing streaks. The Lakers are returning home after a four-game road trip (though one of those was against the Clippers are thus more of a home game) and the Rockets are concluding a six-game road trip that none of us […]
From The Dream Shake | 26 days ago | 6 reads
The Lakers look set to be back at full strength on Christmas Day against the Rockets. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Luka would be going through a workout later in the day with the intention of making his return against Houston. Luka exited Saturday’s game against the Clippers at halftime after taking […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 26 days ago | 3 reads
Christmas Day is more than just a marathon of elite basketball; it’s one of the biggest days of the year for the bettors focused on NBA odds. With a five-game slate that stretches from high noon at Madison Square Garden to a late-night grudge match in the Rockies, the oddsmakers have set some fascinating lines that tell the story of the league’s shifting power. Whether it’s seeing LeBron James as a rare home underdog or watching the high-flying Thunder lay nearly double digits against a rising...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 26 days ago | 7 reads
While the Lakers may have figured things out with Jarred Vanderbilt, that certainly hasn’t solved all the issues. The bench remains an area of weakness, particularly offensively, for LA. It’s also been a shortcoming that’s been exasperated by the team’s recent injuries. The team has a host of role players who can fill various roles, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 26 days ago | 3 reads
The pantheon of great basketball players has a problem with recency bias. Think about it: who do you think about when you think about the all-time greats? These guys are probably on your list: After that? Maybe Kareem, Magic, Bird. Maybe Olajuwon. Jerry West at least gets the logo. Usually left off are guys like […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 26 days ago | 2 reads
Whether it was because Luka Dončić, Gabe Vincent and Rui Hachimura were out or because of a bigger issue, the Lakers were unable to make it much of a game against the Suns. Phoenix was in full control at the half, up by double figures and in the third, they broke the game wide open, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 27 days ago | 1 read
For the first time this season, the Lakers are on a losing streak after being manhandled in Phoenix on Tuesday, losing 132-108. Austin Reaves returned from injury in the contest, coming off the bench to play 22 minutes. It was one of the few bright spots on a night where LA’s defense allowed Phoenix to […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 27 days ago | 1 read
The Mavericks were 1-2 this past week and fell to 11th place in the West. They beat Detroit (116-114) at home in overtime, then hit the road and lost to Philadelphia (121-114) and New Orleans (119-113). Anthony Davis led the team in scoring this past week with 24.7 points per game. Davis (calf/illness) returned to […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 27 days ago | 1 read
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. If you are trying to gain an edge on Tuesday’s game, see the best bets available in this matchup, below (according to our computer predictions). H...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 28 days ago | 4 reads
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 | 28 days ago | 3 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 | 28 days ago | 0 reads
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 | 28 days ago | 1 read
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 | 28 days ago | 2 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 | 28 days 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 | 29 days 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 | 29 days ago | 4 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 | 29 days ago | 4 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 | 30 days ago | 2 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 | 30 days ago | 3 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 | 30 days ago | 2 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 | 30 days ago | 2 reads
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 0 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 | about 1 month ago | 0 reads
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 | about 1 month ago | 1 read