ESPN analyst Bobby Marks delivers a harsh reality check on the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship chances this season.

The Houston Rockets demolished the Lakers on Christmas, winning decisively 119-96. Amen Thompson led Houston with 26 points. Kevin Durant added 25 and Alperen Şengün dominated the glass. Luka Doncic scored 25 for L.

Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves will miss at least the next four weeks after being diagnosed with a grade 2 left gastrocnemius (calf) strain, ESPN reported on Friday. Reaves exited in the first half during the Lakers' 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day and did not return.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić reportedly is expected to play on Thursday against the Houston Rockets, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on NBA Today on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick lit into his team after its Christmas Day loss to the Houston Rockets, and then ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins lit into Redick.

The Los Angeles Lakers spent the weekend looking to regroup following a three-game losing streak, including a loss on Christmas Day.

Anthony Davis would leave Dallas to join the Warriors in a four-team trade involving Davis' former team, the LA Lakers.

Coach JJ Redick is under unprecedented scrutiny, not just for the results but for his leadership skills. External criticisms have taken a personal turn, highlighted by former player Kenyon Martin 's comments on the "Gil's Arena" show.