The Lakers are hosting the Milwaukee Bucks right after the Warriors demonstrated how a decent defense can slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo. Fans are hoping for a complete team against the Greek Freak.

While the Los Angeles Lakers continue to work their way through player availability issues, the Milwaukee Bucks will be on the hunt for sustained success when the teams meet in Los Angeles on Friday.

LeBron James is officially listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report for their game against the Bucks. In addition to James, Rui Hachimura is also upgraded to questionable. Hachimura has been sidelined for the past five games due to a calf injury. Both Austin Reaves and Adou Thiero remain out.

With a 3-point lead, the Bucks were seconds away from their first three-game winning streak this season. And then it all fell apart.

Milwaukee Bucks face the Golden State Warriors on January 7, 2026, at Chase Center. Despite injuries, stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Stephen Curry are expected to play. The Bucks aim to improve their record,

CJ McCollum hit a game-winning shot to propel the Wizards past the Bucks and coach Doc Rivers believes his team deserved to lose.

Dhurandhar’s title track electrified fans at an NBA game in San Francisco, performed by Bhangra Empire before Warriors vs Bucks. The viral moment highlights the film’s global reach, adding to its box office triumph and upcoming sequel announcement.

The Milwaukee Bucks do have some space under the second tax apron, so they could could Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell (or Dante Exum) for Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner. The issue from there would be draft compensation.