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Lakers Forward Gets Brutally Honest About Life Without Injured LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers announced superstar forward LeBron James would be out for three to four weeks with sciatica on his right side on Oct. 9, meaning he will miss the Lakers' opening game of the season — and perhaps even more.

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JJ Redick plans to use final Lakers preseason game as dress rehearsal

This year’s Lakers preseason has been more about what hasn’t happened than what has. We’ve only seen Luka Dončić play in one game. LeBron James will be out till possibly mid-November with sciatica.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / October 16

Watch: Luka Doncic & Anthony Davis Show Love After Preseason Game

Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis will forever be linked as part of the most shocking trade in NBA history when the Dallas Mavericks sent the superstar guard to the Los Angeles Lakers last season.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 16

Gabe Vincent Happy To Show More Of His Skillset This Preseason

With the Los Angeles Lakers being cautious throughout the preseason and not wanting to overwork their top players, it has allowed an opportunity for others to step up and really show what they’re capable of.

Lakers Around the Web

NBA insider reveals LeBron James’ expected return timeline from sciatica · Sporting News

Kevin Durant revisits James Harden OKC trade exit, rants over LeBron James tweet celebration · Sporting News

Lakers LeBron James' injury signals last chance for $18M former first-rounder to prove himself · Sporting News

LeBron James’ biggest rival says Lakers star ‘lived up’ to hype as player, role model for NBA · Sporting News

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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 / Scoop B / October 16

Matt Barnes Coins the Term ‘Bron-gevity’ to Describe LeBron James’ Unprecedented Career

Former NBA champion and analyst Matt Barnes is hailing LeBron James’s sustained dominance, coining a new term—”Bron-gevity”—to capture the unparalleled consistency of the superstar as he prepares to enter his 23rd professional season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Luka Doncic Makes Announcement on Thursday

Luka Doncic is preparing for his first full season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers after his high-profile move from the Dallas Mavericks in February.

Luka Doncic News / Lakers Nation / October 16

Luka Doncic Named Official Community Ambassador For Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee

The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee, led by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, has announced that Los Angeles Lakers superstar guard Luka Doncic will serve as an Official Community Ambassador for the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee ahead of FIFA World Cup 26.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16

Jaxson Hayes and JJ Redick agree on intriguing NBA strategy the Mavericks are perfecting

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to take a page out of the Dallas Mavericks’ book. The Dallas Mavericks had no problems dealing with the Los Angeles Lakers during their preseason matchup.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 16

Jaxson Hayes Working On Getting Slovenian Passport To Play With Luka Doncic In Offseason

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Luka Doncic last season, center Jaxson Hayes was thrust into a starting role as the team had no other real bigs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

LeBron James ‘not connected’ to global basketball venture Maverick Carter just bailed on

Recently, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James conned the NBA world into thinking he was retiring in a “decision” that instead turned out to be an ad for Hennessy.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16

Rui Hachimura on what he has noticed most about Deandre Ayton

Deandre Ayton is expected to have a stellar debut season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite his early struggles, Deandre Ayton has started to gel with his Los Angeles Lakers teammates during the NBA preseason.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 16

LeBron James Targeting Mid-November Return

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without superstar LeBron James to begin the season as it was recently announced he will miss the first Opening Night of his career due to sciatica on his right side.

Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Arenas Thinks Luka Doncic is Headed for a 25-26 MVP campaign

The Los Angeles Lakers have a significant campaign coming up in the 2025-26 NBA season. They still have the superstar duo of Luka Doncic and LeBron James leading the charge.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 16

Luka Doncic reacts to teammate's concerns about his 'crazy' shot selection

It's hard to think of a player who has taken and made more "trick shots" in the 2020s than Doncic.

New-look Luka Doncic may turn Lakers into true title contenders

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Concerning report emerges about LeBron James' health

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Jarred Vanderbilt News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 16

How Lakers Could Be Affected by Jarred Vanderbilt’s Injury News

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a left quad contusion during Wednesday's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. More news: Lakers Were Turned Down in Free Agency By Veteran Wing: Report The defensive-minded forward did not return to the game after suffering the injury in the second quarter.