The Los Angeles Lakers have been impressive without LeBron James in 2025-26 and can improve to 2-0 in NBA Cup play with a win on Friday as they look to defend t

With James out, the Lakers’ (7-3) other superstar, Luka Doncic has put up monster numbers early this season. He’s averaging a 37 points, 9.5 assists and 8.3 rebounds per game. He would be the league’s leading scorer, but has not played enough games to qualify.

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shares a key injury update on LeBron James as the Los Angeles Lakers inch closer to his return.

The Los Angeles Lakers have updated Austin Reaves' status for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. The Lakers labeled Reaves questionable for their roa

In the Thunder vs. Lakers game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comfortably led the defending champions past Luka Doncic's side.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd reportedly was not thrilled with Luka Doncic's conditioning prior to his trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111.

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