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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has a strong opinion about playing an NBA game against the Rockets on Christmas Day.

When asked what it means to play in his 20th Christmas game, James gave an honest answer about understanding the importance while personally preferring to have that day off.

Austin Rivers offered a blunt assessment of where LeBron James is mentally at this stage of his career while speaking on the Off Guard podcast. After more than two decades at the center of the basketball universe,

Kendrick Perkins says the rivalry between Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks goes beyond the NBA.

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.

Let's take a look at the five most interesting players on the NBA's 2025 Christmas schedule, with one from each game.