Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) celebrates with center Christian Koloko (10) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Injury News, Major Sale Update, LA Free Agent Joins Surprise Team

Originally posted on Los Angeles Lakers on SI
By Gabe Smallson | Last updated Oct 31, 2025 10:59 AM ET

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is close to a return to the court and was recently upgraded ahead of Friday's contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He has been dealing with a left finger sprain and a lower left leg contusion.

In other news, the new majority owner of the purple and gold released a statement after the sale was finalized. Mark Walter, who also owns MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers, bought the team for $10 billion from the Buss family.

Finally, Lakers free agent big man Alex Len signed with a surprise team. He will now head overseas to continue his professional basketball career.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers’ Luka Doncic Upgraded Ahead of Matchup With Grizzlies

Lakers New Majority Owner Releases Statement After Team Sale Finalized

Lakers Free Agent Alex Len Signs with Surprise Team

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Announces Official Sale of Lakers

Former NBA Veteran Makes Shocking Season Comparison for Austin Reaves and LeBron James

Can Austin Reaves Keep Dominating Without LeBron James and Luka Doncic? NBA Insider Answers

Lakers Tweets of the Day:

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter. pic.twitter.com/6YKmyvHDx5
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) October 30, 2025

EVERY Angle of Austin's game-winner pic.twitter.com/QXZYJ1sky3
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 30, 2025

The lob. The JAM on the break.@michelobULTRA | #ULTRAMoment pic.twitter.com/fqOcl0ZEuL
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 30, 2025

“AR. That was sick.”

Hear from JJ after last night’s win ️ pic.twitter.com/jek7B1IwWr
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 30, 2025

“The camaraderie that we have, that we’ve built in a short period of time, has been great.” - AR pic.twitter.com/C9qhilDVLX
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 30, 2025

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