The Lakers are linked to a trade pitch centered on adding instant offense and guard depth ahead of the trade deadline.

Redick said the team’s success hinges on a series of choices. While injuries and revolving lineups have slowed continuity on the defensive end, the real challenges stem from mentality. And while players can get healthier, they don’t usually get tougher or more energetic.

Lakers’ title hopes questioned after Suns loss as Kendrick Perkins says LA isn’t legit, slams defense and JJ Redick’s coaching approach

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves will be back in uniform for Tuesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Lakers vs Suns best bet: Devin Booker Over 25.5 points (-115) The Phoenix Suns are looking like a Play-in team, but they need Devin Booker to keep balling out to stay on the heels of the Top 6 in the West.

On the floor, Luka Dončić, LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura were able to outscore the Spurs by 10 points and cut the lead down to single digits. After the game, Luka talked about how that small-ball unit performed in the final quarter.

Lakers starting center Deandre Ayton spoke about how the team has been able to withstand multiple injury issues to start the season.

The Lakers vs Rockets are set to play each other in the upcoming NBA 2025-26 season game. Here is everything you need to know about the schedule, date, time, live stream, and more.

Presents in the morning, then a game in the afternoon. To him, that sounds like an exceptional Christmas. Williams and the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder — who felt snubbed by the Christmas schedule-makers a year ago — are on the league's slate of showcase games this year,