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What a week of Lakers basketball. First was LeBron James ending his double-digit scoring streak in the most dramatic of fashions, passing up the game-winning shot against the Raptors so that Rui Hachimura could win it from three. Then, in the rubber match of the road trip, the Lakers won with LeBron taking a backseat […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 2 hours ago | 0 reads
Whoever was concerned about the Spurs having “too much guard talent” can rest assured, it’s not a bad problem to have. Much ado was made about the Spurs giving De’Aaron Fox a max contract extension this summer, which was an expected move when they traded for him last February, but the Spurs lucking into the […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 6 hours ago | 0 reads
LeBron James brought the greatest era of Miami Heat basketball in franchise history from 2010-2014. That four-year run with the James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh “Big 3” was highlighted by four straight trips to the NBA Finals and back-to-back championships in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. Unfortunately, that time came to a quicker than […] The post LeBron James’ agent hints that the LA Lakers don’t have a better culture than the Miami Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
From Hot Hot Hoops | about 6 hours ago | 0 reads
The San Antonio Spurs keep winning high-stakes games without Victor Wembanyama. Each player has doubled their payday to $106,187 if they go no further in Emirates Cup Play, and the two-way contracts get half of that. A neutral court in Las Vegas awaits them for a date with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 9 hours ago | 0 reads
If it feels like déjà vu all over again when it comes to another Lakers loss, you’re not alone. The purple and gold are quickly developing a habit of losing games to teams with quick, athletic guards, and they do so in pretty convincing fashion. Save for a brief run in the fourth quarter, the […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
LOS ANGELES — Wednesday’s loss to San Antonio had all the ingredients the Lakers cook with in defeat. They defended poorly from deep, allowing the Spurs to shoot 45% from 3-point range and they had a rough end to the first quarter and bad starts to the second and third periods. Another aspect that’s been a […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 14 hours ago | 0 reads
As a result of losing to the Spurs in Wednesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinal game, the Lakers will play the Suns on Sunday. Each team will play two games over the roughly two-week span of the NBA Cup’s knockout rounds. While all the teams that did not make the knockout rounds had their two games scheduled, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 15 hours ago | 0 reads
Before the San Antonio Spurs’ NBA Cup match with the Los Angeles Lakers, Keldon Johnson told reporters that he had some extra motivation to win the tournament’s cash prize – a llama. The Spurs’ forward said that with the winnings, he’d purchase a llama for his farm. The rest of the team must really want […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
The Silver and Black rode their speed advantage and balanced team play to get past a Los Angeles team that had a great night from their superstars as Luka Doncic scored 35, and LeBron had 19, but they did not get much in the way of contributions from anyone else, except for Marcus Smart who […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 16 hours ago | 0 reads
The Lakers struggled defensively on Wednesday against the Spurs, allowing 50% shooting from the field along with 17 made threes to fall to San Antonio, 132-119, in the NBA Cup quarterfinals. A second-quarter run by the Spurs, who were without Victor Wembanyama, opened the game up as LA trailed by double digits for most of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | about 17 hours ago | 0 reads
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much. The last time the Spurs met the Lakers, it was a […]
From Pounding The Rock | about 20 hours ago | 0 reads
he NBA Cup Quarterfinals are here, and if you’re looking to place a bet, the odds for tonight’s two matchups are intriguing, as a couple of massive injury questions loom. First you have the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Phoenix Suns, whose chances to keep it competitive all come down to whether superstar Devin Booker suits up. In the late game, it’s the Los Angeles Lakers welcoming the San Antonio Spurs, who will be missing their star big man, Victor Wembanyama, to Crypto dot com ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Austin Reaves has gotten off to the best start of his career. Through the first quarter of the year, he’s already had a game-winner, set a new career high in points and should be a shoo-in for his first All-Star appearance. While such growth and development might be a shock to casual fans, LeBron James […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The Lakers’ quest to become the first two-time NBA Cup champion in league history is set to begin on Wednesday against San Antonio. If they beat the Spurs, they’ll face the winner of the Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder’s quarterfinal matchup with a trip to the Cup final on the line. If the Lakers […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Those looking to place a player prop wager can find odds on Luka Doncic, Devin Vassell and others in the Los Angeles Lakers-San Antonio Spurs matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET. How to Watch Lakers vs. Spurs Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Time: 10 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers Luka Dončić Props PTS REB AST 3P...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The San Antonio Spurs (16-7) are 5.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers (17-6) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The game begins at 10 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA. The matchup has an over/under of 236.5. Before you make an informed wager on the matchup, see the best bets available in Wednesday’s game based on our computer predictions. How to Bet on Lakers vs. Spurs Pick the Spurs (+5.5) to Cover The Lakers are 15-8-0 against the spr...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 1 day ago | 0 reads
For the first time in franchise history, the San Antonio Spurs will play a win-or-go-home NBA Cup game. After going 3-1 in group play, with impressive wins over the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets, the Spurs will take on the star-studded Los Angeles Lakers in the quarterfinals. They’ll do so without their superstar big man, […]
From Pounding The Rock | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The NBA Cup resumes for the Lakers (17-6) on Wednesday, as they take on the San Antonio Spurs (16-7) in a single-elimination quarterfinal. The winner of this match will advance to the semifinals, which will be held in Las Vegas, where they will meet the winner of the Suns-Thunder matchup. Start time and TV schedule […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
The unlikely pairing of Max Kellerman and Rich Paul made their podcasting debut on Tuesday with the show titled “Game Over,” and boy was it something. Naturally, a good chunk of the 90-minute conversation centered on the Lakers and LeBron James. Given the last notable public comments from Paul about the Lakers came when LeBron […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 1 day ago | 0 reads
Wednesday’s NBA Cup Lakers-Spurs matchup won’t have all the star power possible. While LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves will all be available, Victor Wembanyama will not suit up for the Spurs. Maxi Kleber is the only player on the Lakers’ injury report as he’s listed questionable with a lumbar muscle strain. Wembanyama has […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Things were supposed to be different for Anthony Davis. The number one pick out of Kentucky made his way out of the muck and mire of New Orleans to the glitz and glamour of the Los Angeles Lakers, won a championship alongside LeBron James, and seemed fixed for his legacy to be cemented on the […]
From Raptors HQ | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers have played only one game this season in which their entire roster was available. However, according to Marcus Smart, the second time will be on Wednesday night against the Spurs. Smart was the only player out for LA’s most recent game against the Sixers. But after practice on Tuesday, he said that he […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 days ago | 0 reads
With LeBron James missing all of training camp and the first 14 games of the regular season, for the first time in his NBA career, all he could do at the beginning of the year was watch and observe. Not only did he see the Lakers get off to a 10-4 start, but he witnessed […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 2 days ago | 0 reads
The Houston Rockets made a number of large acquisitions during the previous summer. What one individual considers a spectacular acquisition may not be the same for another. Regardless of the individual or the criterion, Kevin Durant is an unquestionable splash move. He is regarded as one of the all-time great players in the game. Additionally, […]
From The Dream Shake | 2 days ago | 0 reads
Many people today know Bill Walton as an eccentric basketball broadcaster, but he had a long and interesting path before he got behind the mic. As a young man, he was introverted and uncomfortable but found an outlet in basketball. At UCLA, he won two national championships and entered the NBA highly regarded. Unbeknownst to […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 2 days ago | 0 reads