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

Former NBA Champion Kendrick Perkins feels the seven-year relationship between LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers has run its course.

The Los Angeles Lakers have a three game lead in the Pacific Division, but all is not well in Tinseltown, especially after a home blowout defeat to the Houston Rockets in primetime on Christmas Day. And ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins wants head coach JJ Redick to take more responsibility for his team’s performances.

The Los Angeles Lakers looked like one of the best teams in the competitive Western Conference to kick off the 2025-26 season. Los Angeles got off to a sparklin

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.

On the court, LeBron is still productive in his 22nd season. He averages 20.2 points, 6.8 assists and 5.1 rebounds while shooting efficiently. Still, his age (40, turning 41 on Tuesday), workload and roster limitations are shaping the discussion.

Cavaliers at Knicks (Noon ET, ABC/ESPN | Tap To Watch): Before the last gift even leaves the tree, on-court Christmas tips off between these East contenders led by top-5 scorers, whose wish lists are similar and simple: improve on their Playoff promise of 2024.

JJ Redick talks ‘reconnection’ and fundamentals two days after ripping his team upon getting routed by the Rockets and losing Austin Reaves for four weeks.