Good news for Lakers and NBA fans in general today: Luka Doncic is expected to play in the fourth of five games on the Christmas slate, the Lakers’ home game against the Rockets, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (video link). Doncic suffered a lower left leg contusion in Saturday’s loss to the Clippers. He subsequently missed the team’s 24-point loss to the Suns. The Most … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, Hayes, Reaves, Hachimura, Vincent, Defense
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Austin Reaves Has Calf Soreness, Will Undergo MRI Friday
9:35 pm: Reaves will undergo an MRI on Friday, a source tells Woike (Twitter link). 8:51 pm: Austin Reaves has been ruled out for the second half of the Christmas Day matchup against Houston due to left calf soreness, according to the Lakers (Twitter link via Dan Woike of The Athletic). The 27-year-old guard recorded 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting in just under 15 minutes prior … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Has Calf Soreness, Will Undergo MRI Friday
Nets Notes: Porter, Trade Possibilities, Demin, Traore
Michael Porter Jr. might be too good to keep on the roster if the Nets intend to tank, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Porter, who has been an offensive force since he was acquired in an offseason trade with Denver, poured in 28 points in Tuesday’s win at Philadelphia. It was the latest in a string of impressive performances by Porter, but it’s not what Brooklyn needs … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Porter, Trade Possibilities, Demin, Traore
Lethargic Lakers might need roster shakeup if they can’t ramp up energy
Lethargic Lakers might need a roster shakeup if they can’t ramp up the energy https://t.co/56wo8bJYMW— LakerTom (@LakerTom) December 25, 2025 … [Read more...] about Lethargic Lakers might need roster shakeup if they can’t ramp up energy
Bold Predictions And Fantasy Plays For Early NBA Christmas Day Games
While the NFL has invaded Christmas Day, the NBA still owns the holiday. Christmas Day is a coming-out party for the NBA, featuring five terrific matchups and, generally, the league’s most popular franchises and top players. This year is no different, with LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry, and Victor Wembanyama leading their … [Read more...] about Bold Predictions And Fantasy Plays For Early NBA Christmas Day Games