We’ve got an ESPN doubleheader featuring Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets taking on Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics ( 7 ET ), followed by Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers traveling to face Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs ( 9:30 ET) for a clash at the top of the Western Conference.

Following a loss to the Grizzlies, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson may have given a glimpse about Victor Wembanyama's status vs. the Lakers.

The San Antonio Spurs host the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, Jan. 7 as each team wraps up the second half of a back-to-back.

The Spurs were able to come from behind and defeat the Knicks by a final score of 134–132, which was encouraging, but Wembanyama’s status quickly became the biggest storyline of the night. After the game, Shams Charania of ESPN reported an update on his condition.

Coach Mitch Johnson gave an injury update before the game against the New York Knicks, and said the wing shooter will be out for more than just this game.

Basketball fans, brace yourselves for a thrilling clash as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the San Antonio Spurs on January 7, 2026. The Spurs, boasting a better win rate, host the Lakers at the Frost Bank Center.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA game to be played on January 7, 2026 on ESPN.

• After missing the last two games, Wembanyama was scheduled to fly with the Spurs on Monday to Memphis. His status for Tuesday's game is uncertain. The Spurs are 2-0 against Memphis this season, playing both games without Wembanyama.