Lakers RSS Feed| Rank | Team | Record |
| 1 | Golden State Warriors | 20-10 |
| 2 | Los Angeles Lakers | 18-11 |
| 3 | Los Angeles Clippers | 17-12 |
| 4 | Sacramento Kings | 15-13 |
| 5 | Phoenix Suns | 6-24 |
Los Angeles Lakers Front Office
James and Ball are the first teammates in 11 years to record triple-doubles in the same game.
The Lakers figure to remain active leading to the trade deadline, but it will be the types of deals that don't mortgage their future.
LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, and Lonzo Ball each expressed their frustration with how Rockets players draw fouls.
Phil Jackson still has ties to Jeanie Buss, Kurt Rambis, Luke Walton and Coby Karl.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signed a one-year, $12 million deal to re-sign with the Lakers.
LeBron James never seriously considered signing with the Knicks this past summer.
The Suns would like to acquire a playmaking guard and a draft asset.
Jason Terry played for the Bucks last season.
Lakers Analysis
Imagining a cursed Lakers future is glimpsing into a post-LeBron NBA, or one in which he's still around but doesn't matter nearly as much as he used to. It's unnerving to think about, in a value-neutral sort of way.
On the offseason moves by the Warriors, Lakers, Kings, Suns and Clippers.
Lonzo Ball doesn't need to be the next Rajon Rondo because the Lakers barely need the current Rondo. They have LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7 at 8:30 PM | @  | L, 133-120 |
| Dec. 8 at 8:00 PM | @  | W, 88-111 |
| Dec. 10 at 10:30 PM | v.  | W, 108-105 |
| Dec. 13 at 8:00 PM | @  | L, 126-111 |
| Dec. 15 at 7:00 PM | @  | W, 100-128 |
| Dec. 16 at 6:00 PM | @  | Preview |
| Dec. 18 at 7:30 PM | @  | Preview |
| Dec. 21 at 10:30 PM | v.  | Preview |
| Dec. 23 at 9:30 PM | v. | Preview |
| Dec. 25 at 8:00 PM | @  | Preview |
* All times Eastern
