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Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) shoots during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

NBA Insiders Break Down LeBron James’ Offseason Options as Retirement Nears

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Lakers forward LeBron James could have his historic All-Star streak in jeopardy this season.

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Jan 29, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Herbert Jones (5) reaches for the ball in front of Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Jrue Holiday (21) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Lakers Reportedly 'Love' All-Defensive Forward Amid Trade Buzz

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Dec 15, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy watches the team warm up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Will Hardy Explains Jazz’s Unusual Lineup Experiment vs. Lakers

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Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) holds the ball during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center.

LeBron James Responds to Keyonte George All-Star Buzz After Lakers vs. Jazz

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Jan 25, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Former NBA star Vince Carter speaks at a jersey retirement press conference before a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Dec 18, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake Laravia (12) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Utah Jazz Draw Historic Number of Free Throws vs. Los Angeles Lakers

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Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy at press conference at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Will Hardy Highlights Underrated Jazz Standout After Lakers Loss

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Is it time for the Mavericks to trade Anthony Davis?

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Brandon Miller had an unbelievable poster dunk against the Hawks Thursday

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Dec 18, 2025

Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a foul during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images

LeBron James' Next Title Only Counts for Legacy Under One Condition, Claims All-Star

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Dec 18, 2025

Nov 18, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) follows through on a three-point shot against Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) in the second quarter at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jazz Rookie Ace Bailey Embraces Matchup vs. LeBron James, Lakers

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Dec 18, 2025

Dec 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Shaquille O'Neal arrives on the red carpet before the Emirates NBA Cup semifinal game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images

Lakers Legend Shaquille O'Neal Has Harsh Truth for LeBron James

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Nov 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half at Delta Center.

Jazz Announce Lauri Markkanen's Injury Status for Lakers Game

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Dec 18, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is a solid prop target on Thursday.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Nov 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz Announce Injury Reports

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Dec 18, 2025

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Lakers Made Strong Push to Trade for Jazz Center Walker Kessler

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Dec 18, 2025

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is a solid prop target on Dec. 18.

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