Does the NBA’s Christmas Day schedule mean anything? As we power rank the 10 teams playing on this yuletide holiday, it is an interesting question in the aftermath of the NBA Cup, which made early-season games feel more meaningful.

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,

It's unclear if star guard Luka Doncic will be able to play when the Los Angeles Lakers play on Christmas Day. Doncic has been battling a calf contusi.

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

As far as the Los Angeles Lakers are concerned, it is well-known that they would love to acquire Herbert Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans and/or the Sacramento Kings ' Keon Ellis. It doesn't appear that either team is very eager to move either player right now, but plenty can change between now and the beginning of February.

Former L.A. Lakers center Christian Koloko is heading to Memphis after signing a 10-day contract with the Grizzlies.

Lakers vs Suns best bet: Devin Booker Over 25.5 points (-115) The Phoenix Suns are looking like a Play-in team, but they need Devin Booker to keep balling out to stay on the heels of the Top 6 in the West.

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