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Keegan Murray displayed his confidence against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game where he tied his career high of 23 points.

I think the more games we play, the longer he's in the league. "He's able to put the ball on the floor. I think he's taking shots with confidence, getting in the paint defensively. And we need him to continue to stay aggressive on the offensive end because he stretches the defense when they close out. I think he's learning, getting better. "I think people know they had a down spell.

Domantas Sabonis, De'Aaron Fox, Keegan Murray, Neemias Queta lead Sacramento Kings to 134-120 win over LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers.

The Kings shot 50.5% from the field and made 17 of 47 (.362) from 3-point range with 29 assists and 12 turnovers. Sabonis had his ninth consecutive double-double and his NBA-leading 22nd of the season. Kings guard Kevin Huerter led six players in double figures for Sacramento, scoring 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting with five rebounds and three steals. They trailed 26-25 after shooting 35% from the field and 21.4% from beyond the arc in the opening period. “We did some things tonight that I didn’t think we did correctly in our last game against Charlotte,” Brown said. Sacramento picked up the pace in the second quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 41-32 to take a 66-58 lead into the halftime break.

Wednesday night, LeBron James and the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Sacramento Kings. The 134-120 defeat drops the Lakers' record to 13-18.

So hopefully, it results in wins.” Hopefully, it results in wins. “When your number is called you just have to go out there and do your job and do it to the best of your ability,” James told Sideline Sources. The 134-120 defeat drops the Lakers’ record to 13-18. James and his shorthanded Lakers competed and had five players score in double figures. “Lead the guys on the floor when I’m on the floor.

By Cameron Salerno | The Associated Press Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31)

Sacramento, which lost its first game back home to Charlotte on Monday after a six-game trip, is in the midst of a six-game homestand to close out 2022. “I’m going to show up to work and be ready to go,” James said. The Kings went 21 for 28 (75%) from line Wednesday… After an 0-4 start to the season, Sacramento has won 17 of 26. “He’s been rebounding the crap out of the ball,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “Today especially we just played desperate and I feel like our starting five did that very well,” Murray said.

Los Angeles Lakers vuelven a sumergirse en la irregularidad, en diciembre, motivo por el cual quieren pescar en el Orlando Magic, intentando obtener al ...

[Anthony Davis](https://fansided.com/es/posts/opciones-contempla-directiva-lakers-tras-lesion-anthony-davis). [NBA](https://fansided.com/es/leagues/nba) [Lakers ](https://fansided.com/es/posts/oferta-cambio-enviaran-lakers-raptors-og-anunoby)vuelven a sumergirse en la irregularidad, en diciembre, motivo por el cual quieren pescar en el Orlando Magic, intentando obtener al pívot Mo Bamba.

SACRAMENTO — Domantas Sabonis had 13 points, 21 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Sacramento Kings to a 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on ...

Sacramento, which lost its first game back home to Charlotte on Monday after a six-game trip, is in the midst of a six-game homestand to close out 2022. “I’m going to show up to work and be ready to go,” James said. That’s why we have put together a great staff like we have done.” After an 0-4 start to the season, Sacramento has won 17 of 26. “He’s been rebounding the crap out of the ball,” Kings coach Mike Brown said. “Today especially we just played desperate and I feel like our starting five did that very well,” Murray said.

The Chicago Bulls were stampeding through the NBA last season, as they held the best record in the Eastern Conference at midseason before a slew of injuries ...

The Times contacted rival executives to get a sense of whether they thought Anthony Davis' injury would make the Lakers more aggressive on the trade market.

But two, in a few weeks, the Lakers could be struggling without their star big man — making a deal simultaneously more urgent and less necessary (because, maybe, the hole will be too deep). On the other, Davis is out — again — and the team’s clear needs that have pushed them to the perimeter of the playoff picture make team execs wonder whether or not the present is worth sacrificing the future for. He’s also a former lottery pick, the kind of reclamation project the Lakers have had some success with this year with a player like Lonnie Walker IV. On one hand, the Lakers are on the perimeter of the playoff picture and they have clear needs, especially with Davis out. Reddish isn’t currently in the Knicks rotation so the asking price is expected to eventually dip. And no song captures that feeling better than this wonderfully strange debut between my favorite French dance-rock group and the guy from “Scrooged.” Before this season started, The Times spoke with multiple NBA scouts and executives about the Lakers and their best plan of attack. And Anthony Davis’ recent foot injury, which is being handled with so much vague language that it’s tough to get anyone to confirm that he still has both a right and a left foot, muddies the waters for the team’s future even more. That, plus the early-season timing of any talks, has kept the asking price really high. Another rival said that if negotiated properly, he felt the Davis injury could actually help the Lakers’ position in trade talks. I’m Dan Woike, and I apologize for the brief hiatus as I wrapped up a big Darvin Ham profile. Hey everyone and welcome back the Lakers newsletter.

The Russell County Laker Basketball team fell to the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders by a score of 81-50 Wednesday night. With the loss, the Lakers will play ...

against Estill County High School. With the loss, the Lakers will play today at 9 a.m.

Those are for 2027 and 2029, when LeBron James and maybe even Davis could be gone. The Lakers have some expiring contracts which can act as salary filler, like ...

Buha also reports the Lakers don’t want to sacrifice future assets because they don’t believe there is a trade that would make them a true contender. Gordon and Richardson are fine targets but the Lakers will want something more for an unprotected future pick which could easily be in the top 3. The Lakers don’t have a lot of assets to deal in the trade market, but they do hold two draft picks of significant interest.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the most watched team in terms of those expected to make a deal ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

There have undoubtedly been a lot of rumblings as the Bulls have been one of the more disappointing teams in the league and there is some belief that they could look to blow things up. But things have not gone well in Chicago this season, leading some to believe he may be on his way out and the Lakers could be a preferred destination. Most rumors surrounding the Lakers have said that the front office is expected to lean towards a smaller deal,

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV admits to being 'pretty upset' about his defensive performance against the Sacramento Kings.

Trust in each other, trust in the system, trust in our teammates and have each others back. With Davis out for some time, and even the likes of Russell Westbrook and Austin Reaves out currently, the Lakers have very little room for error, especially defensively without Davis there to erase their mistakes. It’s the best way to watch player interviews, exclusive coverage from events, participate in live shows, and more! It’s part of the game, they really started making a ton of threes, a ton of shots in the third and the fourth that really made it hard to get back. I think we just gotta, sometimes when we’re on our heels, we just gotta continue to fight back and not let go of the gas pedal. I feel like I’m not doing what I’m supposed to be doing on the defensive side so I gotta improve on that.

'Where am I going?': Why alarm bells are ringing loudly as Lakers face glaring LeBron truth.

Now we’re going to ruin the end of the 2020s? We’re not going to win the title with the team we have. “The moment he (James) gets hurt, your season is over. That in itself is enough of a blow. “And where am I going anyway? “If I was a consultant of the Lakers, I would be like: ‘The New Orleans pick is a sub cost. Because with feet especially, it always seems like it’s six weeks, eight weeks, for bigs (especially),” The Ringer’s Bill Simmons said on The Bill Simmons Podcast. “I just think you have to be really careful with these big, a little bit injury-prone guys. The Pelicans pick is gone, we’re not getting it back. “It’s going to be like a month? And that’s not factoring in the unknown of what version of Davis returns – whenever that is – and how long it takes him to ramp up. The Lakers are now precariously placed – sitting 13th in the West with a 13-18 record – three and a half games behind the eight seed with a third of the season gone.

On Thursday, December 8th, the Los Angeles Lakers staff, South Bay Lakers staff, and the Laker Girls gathered for the annual TEAM Up Holiday Target...

This magical event is where Lakers’ staff and the Laker Girls get together and uplift those who are in need. Each of the teams were tasked with providing essential family needs along with special requested items for the kids. On Thursday, December 8th, the Los Angeles Lakers staff, South Bay Lakers staff, and the Laker Girls gathered for the annual TEAM Up Holiday Target Shopping event.

NBA trade history shows that trades don't happen until January on the early side. Most happen within the final week of the trade deadline. There are exceptions, ...

[Russell Westbrook](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lakers-news-nba-pundit-predicts-russell-westbrook-wins-major-award-this-season) has been playing better, but packaging him up with some first round picks might be the best option rather than waiting for him to walk for nothing at the end of the season. Alongside the injury issues, [LeBron James](https://www.si.com/nba/lakers/news/lebron-james-tristan-thompson-ty-lue-and-more-celebrate-rich-pauls-birthday-in-west-hollywood-ak1987) only continues to get older and is still playing out of his mind. Options continue to remain open but insiders suggest the team is looking to wait longer (via

The two-time All Star might want out of Chicago.

LaVine (who is 27) is younger than Davis, so that is an advantage but at full health, Davis (29) is a much, much better player.” “The problem on LaVine is from the Lakers’ side, there is nothing they could trade to Chicago short of Anthony Davis,” the executive said. Which they seem to be doing.”

Lakers' targets to 'watch' and 'likely' trade plan; next NBA star who may want out: Rumour Mill.

Young is in the first of a five-year, $207 million rookie maximum extension with the Hawks that he signed last August. The coach later told reporters that Young did not play due to a “miscommunication.” But so far it has only added up to a .500 record with trade rumours now swirling. The Hawks have struggled with chemistry since reaching the Eastern Conference finals two years ago. The Hawks have lost six of their last 10 games. Young led the Hawks with 34 points, adding six rebounds and six assists. [a report from ](https://theathletic.com/4021985/2022/12/20/chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-demar-derozan/) [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/4021985/2022/12/20/chicago-bulls-zach-lavine-demar-derozan/)earlier this week that claimed DeRozan and Chicago’s other big name, Zach LaVine, are dealing with a disconnect on the court. [according to ](https://www.latimes.com/sports/newsletter/2022-12-22/big-question-lakers?utm_id=80682&sfmc_id=1400882) [The L.A. Elsewhere, one of the more interesting teams to follow ahead of the deadline is the Chicago Bulls. As it stands both teams have underachieved and while they are still in the playoff picture, they also need to be mindful of capitalising on trade assets that may not be always be this valuable. Buha reported that the “most likely trade outcome” for the Lakers is “some form of Patrick Beverley, Kendrick Nunn and either the 2027 or 2029 first-round pick (likely protected) for a 3-and-D wing or combo forward that fits well next Davis and James” according to sources. [writing that the Davis injury has “increased” the chances the Lakers are more likely to make a “smaller trade”](https://theathletic.com/4020263/2022/12/21/lakers-trade-rumors-anthony-davis-injury/?source=nbatw) which would involve giving up a first-round pick “at most”.

Given that your Los Angeles Lakers are frequently featured on the NBA's marquee Christmas day scheduling, it may come as no surprise that a certain Laker ...

A terrific two-way perimeter force in his prime, Bryant was a 15-time All-NBA selection and a 12-time All-Defensive Teamer. He scored 33,643 career regular season points, good for fourth-most ever, only behind three other Hall of Fame luminaries who spent at least part of their careers in the purple and gold (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James, and Karl Malone). Bryant's Lakers appeared in 18 Christmas day games over the course of his 20-season career, and he was healthy for 16 of the contests.

Anthony Davis has been unavailable to play for your Los Angeles Lakers with a loosely defined "right foot injury" since the second half of L.A.'s most ...

At the time Ham spoke on the issue yesterday, Davis had been through five days' worth of tests, without a definitive answer as to what was ailing. In the intervening few days, the team has gone 1-2 in its games without Davis, despite the solid play of backup big man Thomas Bryant in AD's absence. We know he's going to miss at least the next month's worth of games.

There's a lot of shooters on that list. Bojan Bogdanovic, Evan Fournier, Kyle Kuzma, Buddy Hield, Kyrie Irving, Doug McDermott, Eric Gordon, Alec Burks, Terry ...

Here's how all these guys are shooting from three this season: However, with trade season almost upon us, we should expect the Lakers to be pretty active. The trade for Hield and Turner will always be intriguing, as they would add the exact two pieces LA is missing — shooting and a defensive big. In addition, other names that have come up are DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, Buddy Hield, Kyrie Irving and Doug McDermott." Fortunately, they have their eyes on a lot of potential options, as reported by Obviously it's still early in the season, but if AD is out an extended period of time, it could only get worse.

SACRAMENTO — As he has a handful of times through the Lakers' recent rough stretch, Lonnie Walker was kicking himself on Wednesday night.

But as much as the Lakers can scheme and hustle, there is a size gap that only grows with Davis out. “But if you limit those two areas and try to take care of your business and be disciplined and be forceful in terms of putting bodies on bodies and not giving up second and third opportunities, you set yourself up to have some sort of success and have a chance at it at least.” After starting the season looking like one of the league’s best defenses, the Lakers have since reverted: At the moment, they’re 18th in defensive rating (112.7) for the season, a far cry from the elite unit they want to be. Thomas Bryant has been a serviceable offensive replacement for Davis, averaging 14.8 points as a starter on 58% shooting, and his chemistry with Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Dennis Schröder have helped keep the Lakers’ front court attack alive. Davis’ defensive rebounding in halfcourt possessions also significantly helps the Lakers avoid second-chance points (minus-5.9 points per 100 misses with putback opportunities when Davis is on the floor). So I just got to be more prepared, play a lot harder, play a lot stronger, play a lot tougher.”

The Los Angeles Lakers aren't expected to sacrifice a lot in a trade after the Anthony Davis foot injury, which has halted their plans.

The Anthony Davis of the past was showing up for the Lakers, but then yet another injury came. The one exception is if a star that can grow alongside Davis over the next few years becomes available.” But with AD out now for the foreseeable future, [the Lakers](https://clutchpoints.com/nba-rumors-knicks-lakers-trade-talk-details-emerge) may stay relatively silent come February, [with one exception.](https://theathletic.com/4020263/2022/12/21/lakers-trade-rumors-anthony-davis-injury/?source=nbatw)

Even if Anthony Davis misses an extended stretch with his foot injury, the Lakers may not be out of luck when it comes to trade talks.

SACRAMENTO — As he has a handful of times through the Lakers' recent rough stretch, Lonnie Walker was kicking himself on Wednesday night.

But as much as the Lakers can scheme and hustle, there is a size gap that only grows with Davis out. “But if you limit those two areas and try to take care of your business and be disciplined and be forceful in terms of putting bodies on bodies and not giving up second and third opportunities, you set yourself up to have some sort of success and have a chance at it at least.” After starting the season looking like one of the league’s best defenses, the Lakers have since reverted: At the moment, they’re 18th in defensive rating (112.7) for the season, a far cry from the elite unit they want to be. Thomas Bryant has been a serviceable offensive replacement for Davis, averaging 14.8 points as a starter on 58% shooting, and his chemistry with Russell Westbrook, LeBron James and Dennis Schröder have helped keep the Lakers’ front court attack alive. Davis’ defensive rebounding in halfcourt possessions also significantly helps the Lakers avoid second-chance points (minus-5.9 points per 100 misses with putback opportunities when Davis is on the floor). So I just got to be more prepared, play a lot harder, play a lot stronger, play a lot tougher.”

Just a few months into his fresh $215 million deal, two-time Chicago Bulls All-Star swingman Zach LaVine may have his sights set on your Los Angeles Lakers, ...

This season, he is averaging 21.7 points on .447/.366/.824 shooting splits, 4.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.1 steals a night, but lacks the same explosiveness around the rim that made him so special in 2021-22 pre-injury. The Bulls sport an identical record to the Lakers, 13-18, and seem doomed to miss even the Eastern Conference's play-in tournament with ex-Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, their $20 million-per-season starter, still on the shelf following two knee surgeries this year. “LaVine wants to go to the Lakers, that has been pretty clear for a while now," a rival Eastern Conference executive informs Deveney.

The Lakers are floundering a bit in the wake of Anthony Davis' injury but could get right with a home game against the Hornets.

It’s a golden opportunity, then, for the Lakers to get right and back on track. Austin Reaves (right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to questionable after missing the last two games. Pair that with the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league and you get an 8-24 record. Despite playing just eight games this season due to a pair of ankle injuries, Ball is averaging a career-high 23.4 points and 8.0 assists on a career-best 44.5% from the field. He’s also hoisting 11.3 3-pointers per game, a number that would be second in the league to only Steph Curry’s 11.6, and connecting on 38.9% of them. The two most recent contests have not featured the duo of LeBron James and Russell Westbrook seeing time together, though that looks set to change.

With Anthony Davis out, NBA insider believes Rob Pelinka and the Lakers have an opportunity leverage AD's injury.

Once considered a genius, Rob Pelinka is now one of the most criticized men in the Lakers. He is expected to miss at least a month of action due to the ‘soreness’ in his foot. In his article, Woike wrote: “According to a recent report, Davis’ injury could actually end up giving the Lakers some much-needed leverage in trade discussions as the Feb. The fall of the Lakers franchise has been hard to watch. Their record speaks of the failures of Rob Pelinka and the Lakers’ ownership. The gold and purple are currently one of the worst teams in the NBA.

The Anthony Davis foot injury reportedly increases the chances of the Los Angeles Lakers only making a smaller trade.

Of course, if a game-changing player were to come available, that changes everything, but the Lakers must focus on raising the overall talent of the roster. All options seemed to be on the table for the Lakers ahead of the trade deadline though the team was seemingly The Lakers were built around Davis and the big man was enjoying an outstanding stretch of play, but now the team must figure out how to thrive without him for the foreseeable future.