[Shams] Just in: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers (twitter.com)
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Jamal Murray scores 29 points and Nuggets hold off Lakers in the final minutes for a 114-106 victory (www.espn.com)
LOS ANGELES — Jamal Murray scored 29 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 27 and the Denver Nuggets snapped the Los Angeles Lakers’ three-game winning streak with a 114-106 victory Thursday night....
[McMenamin] The trade deadline came and went, and the Lakers stood pat without a deal, sources told ESPN. (twitter.com)
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Anthony Davis has 3rd career triple-double, Lakers beat Hornets 124-118 (apnews.com)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, Anthony Davis had 26 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists for his third career triple-double and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to defeat the short-handed Charlotte Hornets 124-118 on Monday night for their third straight win....
[Silver Screen and Roll] Gabe Vincent, reportedly ‘on track’ to return from knee injury in March (www.silverscreenandroll.com)
As his injury rehab continues, Gabe Vincent looks set to reportedly return to the Lakers within the next month....
[Trudell] Update on Jarred Vanderbilt from the Lakers: (twitter.com)
After consultation with multiple specialists, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been diagnosed with a right mid-foot sprain. He will be re-evaluated by team doctors in approximately 3–4 weeks.
[Silver Screen and Roll] Lakers ‘expectation’ is Jarred Vanderbilt will miss rest of season (www.silverscreenandroll.com)
Reports continue to trend in one direction when it comes to Jarred Vanderbilt’s foot injury, and they aren’t in a good way for the Lakers....
James, Lakers pull away for 113-105 win to end Knicks' nine-game winning streak (www.espn.com)
NEW YORK — LeBron James scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away down the stretch to beat New York 113-105 Saturday night, snapping the Knicks’ nine-game winning streak....
Austin Reaves hits 7 3-pointers, Lakers stun Celtics 114-105 without LeBron James, Anthony Davis (www.espn.com)
BOSTON — Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers to help a Los Angeles Lakers team missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis stun the Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday night....
Trae Young scores 26 points, Hawks hand Lakers another double-digit defeat, 138-122 (www.espn.com)
ATLANTA — Trae Young scored 26 points, knocking down his first six attempts from 3-point range, and the Atlanta Hawks handed LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers their second double-digit loss in as many nights, 138-122 on Tuesday....
Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun power the Rockets past the Lakers 135-119 (www.espn.com)
HOUSTON — Jalen Green scored 34 points and Alperen Sengun added 31 to help the Houston Rockets to a 135-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night....
LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to a 112-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder (www.espn.com)
LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had 27 points and 15 rebounds, LeBron James scored 25 and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder’s four-game winning streak with a 112-105 victory Monday night....
[McMenamin] LeBron James hopes Lakers can build on win vs. Clippers (www.espn.com)
LOS ANGELES – Clippers guard Norman Powell’s last-second 3-pointer rimmed out at the buzzer and the Los Angeles Lakers were able to snap a four-game skid with a 106-103 win Sunday, providing a sigh of relief for a team that had been in a tailspin....
[Woj] Free agent G Skylar Mays has agreed on a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. He’s spent parts of the past four seasons w/ PDX and ATL. (nitter.net)
Skyler Mays NBA Profile...
LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers 106-103 to snap 4-game losing streak (www.espn.com)
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Taurean Prince hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1:17 to play and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night....
[Trudell] Lakers Can’t Catch Celtics after Hot Christmas Start (www.nba.com)
With a spirited crowd enjoying the pageantry of a Lakers – Celtics clash on Christmas, it was Boston that raced out of the gate, scoring the first 12 points of a game they ultimately won 126-115....
Porzingis, Celtics start strong in 126-115 Christmas Day win over Davis, Lakers (www.espn.com)
LOS ANGELES — The Boston Celtics were happy to share on Christmas Day, and it propelled them to a historic holiday against the Los Angeles Lakers....
[Lane] Lakers announce everyone except Gabe Vincent is available to play today (nitter.net)
[Trudell] Three Things to Know: Lakers vs Celtics 12-25-23 (www.nba.com)
The Lakers (16-14) are home on Christmas Day to take on the Eastern-Conference-leading Celtics (22-6). The game tips off at 2:00 p.m. Pacific on ABC and ESPN....
LeBron James scores season-high 40pt, Lakers beat Thunder 129-120 to end 4-game losing streak (www.espn.com)
OKLAHOMA CITY — LeBron James scored a season-high 40 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 129-120 on Saturday night to snap a four-game losing streak....
[Irwin] Hearing some whispers the Lakers are considering a change in the starting lineup. Subject to change, obviously, but from what I’m hearing, D’lo would sit and Vando would start. (nitter.net)
DLo off the bench again? Reminiscent of our playoff run, except this time it’s regular season. Definitely a factor in team chemistry and confidence now. More fuel to for trade talks I guess, but his play in December has tanked that.
[Trudell] Update for tonight at OKC: Rui Hachimura (left wrist soreness) has been upgraded to “probable.” Gabe Vincent (left knee effusion) has been downgraded to “doubtful.” (nitter.net)
Something about these Miami Heat guards…
[Trudell] The Lakers have a chance for the entire roster to be available at OKC tomorrow. LeBron, AD and Hachimura are all officially listed as questionable. (nitter.net)
Road to .500!
[McMenamin] New story: It’s rare to hear a game labeled a “must win” in December, but with LAL dropping its fourth straight, AD is upping the urgency for Saturday’s game in OKC. (www.espn.com)
MINNEAPOLIS – The Los Angeles Lakers might only be approaching Game No. 30 of 82 on the schedule, but after Thursday night’s 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves extended their losing streak to four games, Anthony Davis called for more urgency....
[Trudell] Dlo has been in a shooting slump of late and while he found his rhythm in the 4th Q tonight, he said he expects more from himself. (nitter.net)
“I’ve got to be better. No more excuses” - Dlo...