The Los Angeles Lakers have a huge injury update as the start of the regular season looms. Backup center Jaxson Hayes offered an injury update following a preseason scare, classified as a light wrist sprain.
In other news, NBA Hall of Famer and former Laker Steve Nash questioned one of the Lakers' biggest offseason moves. It's safe to say that Nash has some massive expectations for the new Laker that fans wil hope are more than met.
Finally, a case is made for the Lakers to trade superstar LeBron James. Although there were reports all summer long that the King would be on the move, this article details why the time to get the most value for him is now, despite him appearing to stay put in Los Angeles.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):
Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes Delivers Injury Update on Himself After Preseason Scare
Hall of Famer Steve Nash Questions Lakers’ Major Offseason Addition
It’s Time for Lakers to Trade LeBron James While They Still Can
Lakers' New Defensive Strategy Already Misfiring
Lakers Tweets of the Day:
THE LAKERS SEASON OPENER IS 2 DAYS AWAY pic.twitter.com/fPzFJeTBy6
— LakersMuse (@LALMuse) October 19, 2025
Having fun with my boys at the Lakers family picnic #showtime #lakers #lakers4life @official_bscott @ShowtimeCooper @Lakers pic.twitter.com/XQRe9rs2OU
— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) October 19, 2025
After the Lakers' preseason finale on Friday, JJ Redick said "we've got to figure out our lobs." He added that lob synergy comes down to "concentration plus control".
— Khobi Price (@khobi_price) October 19, 2025
Austin Reaves' perspective on how lob chemistry can be developed: pic.twitter.com/HtoTsPa31E
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