Two of the NBA’s best will meet tonight out West, though the Milwaukee Bucks’ disappointing season has drawn attention away from Giannis Antetokounmpo, just as the Los Angeles Lakers’ likely slide in the West is diminishing Luka Doncic’s hype.

Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schroder has been suspended by the NBA for three games after confronting and attempting to hit a Los Angeles Lakers player following their game on Dec. 28. Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime reported the news on Saturday and confirmed that Luka Doncic was the player Schroder confronted in the hallway of Crypto.com Arena.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 (1/7/26) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Luka Doncic, who had an off shooting night by making only eight of 25 from the field, fouls out and LeBron James, who had 26 points, has a late turnover.

Pistons vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for Tuesday, December 30. LeBron James celebrates his 41st birthday by stuffing the box score.

The Los Angeles Lakers found out that two of their rumored trade targets are being taken off the market before the Bucks game.

Despite recently celebrating his 41st birthday and in his 23rd NBA season, LeBron James thinks his game is still as strong as it has ever been.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers play a rematch of their Friday game in Los Angeles, as Memphis finishes its brief stay on the West Coast. Despite being down two starters, L.A. won the first game, extending the Grizzlies’ losing streak to three.