Luka Doncic Reacts to LeBron James Development on Monday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Nov 11, 2025 6:55 AM ET

The Los Angeles Lakers are now 8-3 after a 121-111 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night.

Luka Doncic led the way once again with 38 points, and the former Dallas Mavericks star is averaging 37 points with 10 rebounds and 9.5 assists so far this season.

Austin Reaves had 24 points and has 31.1 points per game, along with 9.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds.

So far, LeBron James has not played this season after developing sciatica during training camp.

However, Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that James will practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers as he begins to ramp up towards his debut.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23)Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

With James' return coming soon, Doncic weighed in on the development regarding the superstar.

"We can't wait," Doncic said, via Lakers Nation. "All of us can't wait. It's Bron, so it's always good to have him back. Hopefully soon."

Luka Doncic on LeBron James' upcoming return:

"We can't wait. All of us can't wait. It's Bron, so it's always good to have him back. Hopefully soon."
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) November 11, 2025

The Lakers lost on opening night to the Golden State Warriors and lost six days later to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Since then, they have six wins in their last seven games, so things have been going well in LA.

Doncic is currently 1st in the NBA in points per game and Reaves is 5th, and the return of James should only help this team even more.

While James doesn't have an exact return timeframe just yet, the Lakers have three more games left on this road trip before coming home on Tuesday, November 18 to face the Utah Jazz.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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