Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers coach JJ Redick blasts team after Christmas loss to Rockets
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The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a 119-96 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day, marking their third straight defeat. Coach JJ Redick expressed deep frustration with his team's effort, stating they 'don't care enough right now.' Star Luka Dončić echoed the sentiments, calling for improved performance across the board.
Mit dem nahenden NBA-Trade-Deadline 2026 stehen die Los Angeles Lakers vor Unsicherheit bezüglich ihres Contender-Potenzials. Mit Luka Dončić nach einem Jahr an der Spitze raten Analysten, von Moves abzusehen, um Assets für eine aussichtsreichere Offseason zu erhalten. Die gemischte Teamleistung hebt defensive Schwächen und die Notwendigkeit langfristiger Stabilität um junge Stars hervor.
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Die NBA hat den Guard der Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić zum Western-Conference-Spieler der Woche für Woche 14 der Saison 2025-26 ernannt. Dončić kam auf Durchschnittswerte von 34,3 Punkten, 10,7 Rebounds, 9,7 Assists und zwei Steals pro Spiel bei 49,2 % Wurfquote vom Feld und half den Lakers zu einem 2-1-Bilanz. Es ist seine zweite solche Ehre bei den Lakers und die 16. in seiner Karriere.
LeBron James, entering his record 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers, has not decided if this will be his final year in the league. The 40-year-old star, who turns 41 in December, missed the first 14 games due to sciatica but has returned with strong play. Sources indicate he may play one or two more seasons, with his contract expiring after this year.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Los Angeles Lakers G League guard Kobe Bufkin to a 10-day hardship exception contract. Bufkin, a 2023 first-round draft pick, recently impressed in two games with the South Bay Lakers before the call-up. This marks his third NBA season after stints with the Atlanta Hawks.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic has become the second player in NBA history to score 40 or more points in each of his first three games of the season, matching Wilt Chamberlain's feat. Doncic achieved this with 44 points in a 117-112 road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. He emphasized team success over individual milestones in postgame comments.