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On YouTubeLuka Doncic News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22
'Just Felt it a Little Bit' – Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic Confirms New Injury After Opening Loss Vs. Golden State Warriors
Many Los Angeles Lakers fans were concerned when Luka Doncic kept holding his groin in the closing moments of the team’s 119-109 home loss against the Golden State Warriors.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 22
The Lakers bad preseason habits led to a predictable loss to the Warriors 
LOS ANGELES – Championship habits and obsession. All training camp long, head coach JJ Redick repeated these statements to the team, the media and anyone who would listen.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 22
Luka Dončić eases concerns over potential groin injury vs. Warriors
It wasn’t noticeable to most, if any, Lakers fans watching the game from home on Tuesday, but those in attendance caught a concerning couple of moments from Luka Dončić against the Warriors.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
LeBron James News / Bleacher Report / October 22
Lakers Around the Web
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 22
J.J. Redick Makes Blunt Admission on Missing LeBron James After Tuesday Loss
J.J. Redick clearly missed LeBron James The Lakers fell to the Warriors on Opening Night Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves kept the ship afloat in his absence
NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 22
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Warriors
The beauty and frustration of opening night in the NBA season is that months and months of anticipation leads to a game that, in the grand scheme of things, matters no more in an 82-game season than a mid-January matchup even if it feels so much bigger.
J.J. Redick News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
JJ Redick highlights Lakers’ problem still lingering after 2024-25
The Los Angeles Lakers had one pressing roster need to fill heading into the 2025 offseason, and with limited resources, they managed to sign double-double machine Deandre Ayton.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Steve Nash Makes Bold Austin Reaves Prediction This Season
Hall of Famer Steve Nash believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is ready to reach a major career milestone in the 2025–26 season. In a short Q&A video posted by Bleacher Report’s official Instagram, Nash was asked which player he thinks will make their first All-Star appearance this year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Lakers could be in big trouble until LeBron James returns
While Doncic and Reaves combined for 69 points, the rest of their team managed only 40 combined.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
JJ Redick’s solemn Maxi Kleber message after latest injury news
LOS ANGELES – Before the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025-26 season got underway on Tuesday, the team was dealt an injury blow. It was announced that reserve big man Maxi Kleber had suffered an oblique injury and would be sidelined for at least the next two weeks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga starts strong in a crossroads season
After one game, Kuminga looks like he might become too valuable to trade.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Marcus Smart under fire for his dirty play on Steph Curry
Marcus Smart may have a new team, but he is still the same old Marcus Smart.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 21
NBA Legend Dirk Nowitzki Makes Luka Doncic Prediction Without Hesitation
As Luka Doncic enters his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, there are plenty of eyes on him and the level of impact he will make on the storied franchise.
LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / October 21
LeBron James Will Wear All-NBA Jersey Patch For 2025-26 Season Debut
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not yet ready to make his debut for the 2025-26 season. He is dealing with sciatica on his right side and is reportedly targeting a mid-November return date to the Lakers lineup.
Gabe Vincent News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Gabe Vincent Is ‘All In’ On 2025-26 Lakers
Gabe Vincent is entering his third season with the Los Angeles Lakers, on the final year of the three-year, $33 million contract he signed with the team in the summer of 2023.
Dalton Knecht News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Third-Year Rookie Scale Team Option On Dalton Knecht Picked Up
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to see a sophomore leap from Dalton Knecht, their 17th overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft. The sharpshooter from Tennessee had an uneven rookie campaign, shooting 43.9% from beyond the arc between October and November and 42.7% from deep between March and April, but only 28.5% in the months in between.
Maxi Kleber News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Lakers big man out at least two weeks with oblique strain
Maxi Kleber won’t be available when the regular season gets underway.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 21
Injuries galore: Five All-Stars who will miss the NBA season opener
Injuries significantly marred the 2025 NBA playoffs, and unfortunately, a similar pattern will persist at the start of the new season.
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