Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned to the lineup in the win over the Utah Jazz, and the team scored a season-high 140 points as a result. While James was a bit rusty at the start, he got into a groove in the second half by finding his teammates for easy buckets.
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Lakers fans have been waiting with bated breath to see what LeBron James would look like on a team that was thriving without him. Luka Doncic has looked like an MVP, while Austin Reaves is making an undeniable case to make his first All-Star team.
15 games into the season, and the Lakers sit as the fourth seed in the West. It’s even more baffling considering LeBron James only just made his season debut in a win against the Utah Jazz.
Injuries have tested the Lakers’ depth from the jump this season. After a summer when they looked to add more talent to its bench, the purple and gold then saw those reserves immediately placed into larger-than-expected roles with mixed results.
The long wait was finally over as the Los Angeles Lakers welcomed LeBron James back to the starting lineup in their win against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James made his season debut in Tuesday night’s win over the Utah Jazz, becoming the first player in NBA history to play in 23 seasons.
After a summer of speculation about James' future, perhaps he is right where he needs to be as he tries to put the finishing touches on his illustrious career.
Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have both gotten off to career-best starts with the Los Angeles Lakers this season, and their relationship off the court appears to be thriving as much as it is on it.
The air in the arena was thick with anticipation for the Lakers, a palpable buzz that had nothing to do with the usual Tuesday night crowd. This was different.
LeBron James had a quiet scoring night in his belated 2025-26 debut. But for a Los Angeles Lakers team that started 10-4 in his absence, he's the perfect addition to a formidable-looking Lakers roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers' season could hinge on the performance of center Deandre Ayton, who the team signed over the offseason. “We need the best version of him for us to be as good as we can be,” Lakers guard Austin Reaves told Dan Woike of The Athletic. “If he’s that, then we can be a really good team.