COACHES Spurs: Mitch Johnson. Lakers: JJ Redick. Spurs: Points, Fox (24.3 per game). Rebounds, Johnson (6.5). Assists, Castle (7.4). Steals, Castle (1.6). Blocks, Kornet (1.5). Lakers: Points, Doncic (35.0 per game). Rebounds, Doncic (9.2). Assists, Doncic (9.1). Steals, Smart (1.8). Blocks, Ayton (1.1).

LeBron James' agent Rich Paul doesn't feel the Los Angeles Lakers are ready to make a championship run in what could be his client's final NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart was cleared to practice Tuesday after being sidelined with a back issue for the past two weeks, giving L.A. a defensive boost heading into Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup with the San Antonio Spurs.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James helped the Lakers secure a 112–108 road victory vs. the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

The New York Knicks face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (12/9/25) in an NBA Cup quarterfinal game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.

LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 NBA season. Emilee Chinn / Fans wondering about LeBron James’ future can put trade speculation to rest — at least for now. Rich Paul, James’ agent and CEO of Klutch Sports,