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.
Con l'approssimarsi della trade deadline NBA 2026, i Los Angeles Lakers affrontano incertezze sul loro potenziale da contendenti. Con Luka Dončić alla guida dopo un anno, gli analisti suggeriscono di astenersi da mosse per preservare asset in vista di un'offseason più promettente. Le prestazioni altalenanti della squadra evidenziano lacune difensive e la necessità di stabilità a lungo termine attorno alle giovani stelle.
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L'NBA ha nominato la guardia dei Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić come Giocatore della Settimana della Western Conference per la settimana 14 della stagione 2025-26. Dončić ha registrato in media 34,3 punti, 10,7 rimbalzi, 9,7 assist e due rubate a partita con il 49,2% dal campo, aiutando i Lakers a un record di 2-1. È il suo secondo onore del genere con i Lakers e il 16º in carriera.
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.