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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / October 21
Is LeBron James Playing vs Warriors on NBA Opening Night 2025? Latest Update on Lakers Star’s Injury
After months of drama about whether ‘He’ is staying or leaving, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Another championship chase to match the likes of Kobe Bryant and more, LeBron will wish to give his all.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBC Sports / October 21
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?
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.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 21
How many wins will the Lakers have this season? 
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 21
Dwight Howard Sends Message to Lakers Ahead of Season Opener
The Los Angeles Lakers will tip off their 2025-26 season on Tuesday when they face their bitter division rivals, the Golden State Warriors. More news: It’s Time for Lakers to Trade LeBron James While They Still Can Tuesday marks game one of 82 in a season that will be a massive one for the Purple and Gold.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Russell Westbrook thought LeBron James was a phony
LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were never a good fit on the court during their brief tenure together with the Los Angeles Lakers, and it has since become abundantly clear that the same was true away from the floor.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
Deandre Ayton told he needs to be more like ex-LA Lakers star Anthony Davis, ‘I want him to realize…’
Deandre Ayton was the LA Lakers big offseason addition. There are a lot of eyes on him to see what he is capable of. The LA Lakers‘ miserable playoffs exit exposed the weaknesses on their roster, they were clearly missing a top quality center.
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.
Maxi Kleber News / Lakers Nation / October 21
Maxi Kleber To Be Re-Evaluated In 2 Weeks With Oblique Strain
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. Kleber missed all but one of the Lakers six preseason games as he was dealing with a quadriceps injury.
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 / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 21
Lakers Notes: Bronny James Injury Update, Concerning LeBron Timeline, JJ Redick Calls Out Team
After quite a long offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers will finally play regular season basketball today. LA also has an update on Bronny James ahead of the season opener.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Video: Lakers Guards Beat Bigs In Training Camp Showdown
The Los Angeles Lakers’ training camp got a fun twist this week as the team split into guards and bigs for a one-on-one showdown, and it was the guards who walked away with bragging rights.
Luka Doncic News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Luka Doncic Has Something to Say About Lakers-Warriors Rivalry
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on opening night without LeBron James due to sciatica. Luka Doncic, now settled with Lakers, expresses excitement for his first season opener.
Austin Reaves News / Fadeaway World / October 21
Austin Reaves Clowns Lakers Coach After Dropping Him During 1-On-1 Practice
The Los Angeles Lakers were hard at work during practice on Monday with their regular-season opener on the horizon. At one point, Austin Reaves decided to practice 1-on-1s with someone who appeared to be a Lakers coach, and it went as you might imagine.
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.
Luka Doncic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
3 Luka Doncic bold predictions for 2025-26 Lakers season
When the Los Angeles Lakers tip-off the 2025-26 NBA season, they will be without LeBron James as he recovers from a nerve injury. With James sidelined possibly until mid-November, the first few weeks of the Lakers’ season are going to be Luka Doncic’s time to shine.
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.
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