Oct 5, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James (9) and forward LeBron James (23), wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap, watch the action against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Lakers Notes: Austin Reaves Sits, LeBron James Gifts $200,000 Watch, Bronny Talks Struggles

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By Nelson Espinal | Last updated Oct 6, 2025 10:59 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 111-103 against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday in the team's second preseason game. The Lakers will play against the Warriors again next Sunday.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves sat out Sunday's game along with LeBron James and Luka Doncic, resting their stars ahead of a long season.

In other news, Bronny James addressed his 1-for-12 shooting night during the Lakers' preseason opener. Entering the second year of his NBA career, the pressure is on James to show his development and crack the rotation.

Finally, LeBron James hopped on Kai Cenant's live stream and gifted the influencer an expensive watch, while also doing other activities on the show.

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