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NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season
As the NBA moves to new broadcasters Peacock and Amazon Prime, here are 10 bold predictions for next season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 20
Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic headline Warriors-Lakers opener without LeBron James
Even without LeBron James, there will be plenty of star power on the court when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for the second half of the NBA's Opening Night doubleheader.
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?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 20
Lakers Injury Report: LeBron James & Adou Thiero Out; Maxi Kleber Questionable Vs. Warriors
The Los Angeles Lakers released their injury report for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James (right sciatica) and Adou Thiero (left knee surgery recovery) have been ruled out.
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.
J.J. Redick News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20
JJ Redick reveals reaction of three LA Lakers stars to his most controversial coaching decision has benefited the team
LA Lakers head coach JJ Redick has said that he is grateful to the way the LA Lakers roster responded to their playoff exit last season. On the eve of the 2025-26 NBA season beginning, the LA Lakers‘ playoff elimination last season is still a topic.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
Russell Westbrook outs ‘fake’ LeBron James in tell-all book
What do Skip Bayless, Enes Kanter and — now — Russell Westbrook all have in common? They aren't the biggest fans of LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 20
Rotation Trust Level: New season, new Lakers 
For as badly as the Lakers flamed out of the playoffs in the spring, a number of things had to go wrong. JJ Redick took a lot of rightful blame for his stubbornness and rookie-like decisions.
Stephen A Smith News / The Spun / October 20
Stephen A. Smith Fires Big Accusations Against LeBron, 'I Don't Like (Him)'
Stephen A. Smith kept his feud with LeBron James going this week by going on a heated rant about the King on Carmelo Anthony's "7PM in Brooklyn" podcast.
LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 20
Lakers' LeBron James Receives Concerning Injury Timeline Prediction From Rival Exec
An anonymous NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James' sciatica will keep him out for longer than originally expected. The Lakers announced James' injury Oct.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 20
JJ Redick Expects Luka Doncic To Be In MVP Conversation If Lakers Are Winning
Coming into the 2025-26 season, there has been a lot of anticipation about Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic and the kind of year he could have in his first full season with the franchise.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 20
Who should be the Lakers fifth starter?
Soon, the LeBron James era will come to an end in Los Angeles. While he’s still on the roster, the franchise will get a glimpse of what the LeBron-less future holds as he’ll be sidelined into November with an injury.
Austin Reaves News / Lakers Nation / October 20
Austin Reaves Growing As Leader For Lakers
Austin Reaves is the clear-cut third best player on the Los Angeles Lakers behind LeBron James and Luka Doncic, so he’ll be relied upon heavily throughout the 2025-26 season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 20
Jaxson Hayes Criticizes USA Basketball And Explains Why He Wants To Play With Luka Doncic For Slovenia
Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes made a major announcement following their 121-94 preseason loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Hayes revealed he is working on getting a Slovenian passport to play alongside Luka Doncic on the international stage.
Gabe Vincent News / Yardbarker / October 19
Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night
The Lakers announced who will start the season opener in the place of the injured LeBron James.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Lakers waive four players, finalize roster ahead of opener
The Lakers have waived guards Augustas Marciulionis and RJ Davis, along with forwards Jeenathan (Nate) Williams and Anton Watson, the team announced. All four were in camp on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the South Bay Lakers in the G League.
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