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Lakers Notes: LeBron James Return Timeline Revealed, Unfortunate Trade Update, Luka Doncic Prediction

LeBron James is set to miss time at the start of the Los Angeles Lakers' season, and ESPN's Shams Charania revealed when the superstar may return. "I'm told that the Lakers and LeBron are looking at around mid-November as a realistic debut for him," Charania said.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are truly one of the premier franchises in all of sports with their success on the court and their brand visibility off it being nearly unmatched for most other teams.

LeBron James News / Fastbreak on SI / October 17

East Contender Labeled Likeliest LeBron James Trade Destination

LeBron James is entering the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. There hasn’t been any smoke surrounding a potential trade, but it’s never totally out of the question for a veteran on the last leg of his deal to get moved in today’s NBA.

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J.J. Redick News / Lakers Nation / October 17

JJ Redick Discusses What Goes Into Deciding Starting Lineup

Since training camp began, one of the biggest questions surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is what their starting lineup will be. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton are basically locks, but the fifth spot seems to be up in the air for head coach JJ Redick.

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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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17

East contender named best landing spot for LeBron

Eastern Conference contender named best landing spot for LeBron James

Despite opting into his $52.6 million player option this summer, LeBron James' future with the Lakers has been a prominent discussion point.

Lakers are predicted to be mediocre by analytical models

New-look Luka Doncic may turn Lakers into true title contenders

Luka Doncic reacts to teammate's concerns about his 'crazy' shot selection

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Luka Doncic News / Hardwood Heroics / October 17

'That’s My Guy' – Los Angeles Lakers Center Could Join Luka Doncic in the Slovenian National Team Next Summer

Jaxson Hayes was one of the beneficiaries of Luka Doncic’s arrival at the Los Angeles Lakers last season, as the 25-year-old center has been one of Doncic’s top passing targets with his bounce.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 17

Luka Doncic's greatness forcing players to switch nationalities

Lakers star Luka Doncic's gravitational pull extends beyond the basketball court, where defenders rush in hordes to try and stop him. Even his teammates are drawn to his greatness.

New-look Luka Doncic may turn Lakers into true title contenders

Luka Doncic reacts to teammate's concerns about his 'crazy' shot selection

Lakers are predicted to be mediocre by analytical models

The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 17

Rockets Legend: LeBron James Didn’t Need To Have The Same Killer Mentality As Michael Jordan Or Kobe Bryant

Rockets legend Ralph Sampson recently appeared on the ‘All the Smoke’ podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson for a deep dive into his NBA and college career.

Luka Doncic News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 16

Lakers' Luka Doncic Receives Major Scoring Prediction Ahead of New Season

ESPN's Eric Karabell made a bold prediction for Los Angeles Lakers All-NBA point guard Luka Doncic, predicting the Slovenian will lead the NBA in scoring with 31.5 points per game.

LeBron James News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 16

Lakers Insider Questions Team’s Ability to Pull Off Major Trade

Is there a possible trade in the works for the Los Angeles Lakers? With LeBron James sitting out for the foreseeable future, there are those in Laker Land wondering whether some sort of acquisition could be made in order to help the team while James ramps up for his eventual return to the court.