LeBron James, at 41, is confirmed available for the Lakers' home game against the Kings on December 28, 2025, aiming to end a three-game skid. Despite numerous Lakers absences, James's presence is crucial as they face a struggling Sacramento squad.

The Houston Rockets, behind Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant, dominated in Los Angeles as the Lakers dropped their third game in a row.

Lakers guard Nick Smith Jr. did really well in filling the void left by Austin Reaves in Sunday's 125-101 win over the Kings.

Usually, head coaches giving off main character energy is a big no-no. Yet tonight was JJ Redick’s show. From the ‘uncomfortable’ chat to kind of blaming LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers coach decided that dramatic changes were needed.

The Atlanta Hawks travel to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday. Tip-off from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, is set for 8 p.m. ET.

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It might be time for the Gonzaga standout on a two-way contract to finally wear his Los Angeles Lakers jersey. The team is missing Austin Reaves and big man Gabe Vincent while JJ Redick teased a little surprise for the Sacramento Kings.

The Lakers broke their three-game losing streak after Luka Doncic and LeBron James combine for 58 points in impressive victory over the Kings.