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Lakers Hit With Another Blow Ahead of Season Opener Against Warriors Amid LeBron James Absence

The Los Angeles Lakers are staring at trouble hours before opening night. They will already be without LeBron James, who is suffering from sciatica, which will see him sidelined for a few weeks.

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LA Lakers could now have golden opportunity to sign perfect Luka Doncic teammate next summer

The Los Angeles Lakers could finally sign their dream Luka Doncic target. This summer, the Los Angeles Lakers made several changes to their roster in hopes of building a championship-contending roster around Luka Doncic.

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.

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 21

JJ Redick Has ‘Lots Of Excitement’ For 2025-26 Season

Head coach JJ Redick had a successful Year 1 leading the Los Angeles Lakers and now hopes to improve upon last season’s mark. Redick preached the importance of building championship habits this preseason and he felt like the Lakers took a step in the right direction in their finale against the Sacramento Kings.

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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?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / October 21

3 things to know about ‘A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers’ by Yaron Weitzman

On Tuesday, the book “A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers” by Yaron Weitzman officially releases, but you’ve likely heard plenty about it already.

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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.

Magic Johnson News / The SportsRush / October 21

Robert Horry Refuses to Add Magic Johnson to His Top 5 Lakers List for a Peculiar Reason

When it comes to championship teams and Hall of Fame players, the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are so far beyond the rest of the NBA that it’s not even fair.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21

Luka Doncic Looking Forward To Matching Up With Stephen Curry On Opening Night

After months of waiting, Los Angeles Lakers fans are going to be treated to a full season with Luka Doncic leading the franchise. Doncic wasted no time committing to his new home this past summer, signing a three-year extension on the first day he was allowed to do so.

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 21

'He’s the Same Player': Steve Kerr Comments on ‘Skinny’ Luka Doncic Ahead of Season Opener vs Lakers

The NBA season is kicking off with a bang as basketball fans will be treated tonight to Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers. Golden State was silent for most of the summer, but then sprang into action by and bringing Jonathan Kuminga back and signing Al Horford and Seth Curry.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Lakers Announce Big Development Before NBA Season

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into a new NBA season with one of the most talented rosters in the NBA, starring LeBron James and Luka Doncic. James enters his 24th season in the NBA, while Doncic is preparing for his first full season with the Lakers.

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

How a Jewish holiday held up the Luka Doncic trade

Luka Doncic’s trade to the Los Angeles Lakers shook the entire NBA, with the longtime Dallas Mavericks hero arriving in LA back in February this year. The Lakers acquired Dončić (plus Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris), while Dallas received Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round pick.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21

Rui Hachimura Focused On Helping Team Win Amidst Contract Uncertainty

There has already been a lot of discussion regarding Austin Reaves becoming a free agent at the end of this season and how much money he could command on the open market.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Stephen A. Smith thinks LeBron James set him up with confrontation

Stephen A. Smith believes that LeBron James has it out for him, and the longtime ESPN analyst says the infamous confrontation he had with LeBron earlier this year was evidence of that.

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.

Dalton Knecht News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Lakers pick up Dalton Knecht’s 2026-27 option

The Lakers have exercised their team option for the 2026-27 season on forward Dalton Knecht.

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 21

Lakers’ Rookie Won’t Make Debut in Team’s Season Opener

Lakers fans have waited plenty long to see rookie Adou Thiero debut in the purple and gold. And it seems they’ll need to wait even longer than Opening Night.

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.

10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season

Lakers make surprising starting five decision before opening night

Jaylen Brown’s leadership role will determine the Celtics' season

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 20

Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic headline Warriors-Lakers opener without LeBron James

Even without LeBron James, there will be plenty of star power on the court when the Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday for the second half of the NBA's Opening Night doubleheader.