A pair of Western Conference squads that are hoping to make a big splash in the postseason after first round exits last season meet up at crypto.com Arena in the fourth Christmas game on the NBA schedule as the Houston Rockets visit the Los Angeles Lakers.

With the five-time All-Star sidelined, the Phoenix Suns defeated the Lakers with ease 132-108 on Tuesday at Mortgage Matchup Center. Devin Booker notched a double-double of 21 points and 11 assists as all five Suns starters scored in double figures.

Houston Rockets wing Dorian Finney-Smith has been upgraded on the injury report ahead of their Christmas game in LA.

The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped four of their last 10 games, slipping to fourth in the Western Conference standings ahead of Tuesday night’s matchup against

Simmons broke down a number of reasons why Kobe shouldn't take all the credit for the Lakers' title run in '09.

Kendrick Perkins believes that the Houston Rockets are more of a playoff threat than the Lakers due to their defense.

With front office personnel leaving Orlando and the G League Showcase, trade talk is now in full swing around the league. Let's break down some of the latest talk around the league. While most fans (and plenty of content producers) are heading to trade machines looking for ways to get Giannis Antetokounmpo out of Milwaukee,

An NBA insider feels the Lakers could make a move for a dynamic Cavaliers forward if he is made available via trade.