Lakers

10 October 2025

• LeBron James to miss Lakers' opening game because of sciatica issue

  The team announced Thursday that the 40-year-old star, who had yet to practice with his teammates at training camp, will be reevaluated in three to four weeks.

• Fan is suing LeBron James for 'fraud, deception' after Lakers star teased 'Second Decision'

  A fan is taking LeBron James to small claims court after spending $865.66 on Lakers tickets thinking the NBA icon was retiring. James' teased 'decision' was a Hennessy promotion.

• Luka Doncic treats Lakers teammates to the Porsche Driving Experience

  The Lakers superstar covered the entire cost of the event in which his teammates tested Porsche models on a track.

• Natalia Bryant makes her debut as a creative director with Lakers short film

  Natalia Bryant, the oldest daughter of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, was the creative director for a new short film released by the team. She graduated from USC's film school in May.

• Lakers get first glimpse of what Marcus Smart brings to the court

  The veteran guard, who has been dealing with Achilles tendinopathy, took part in most of practice and displayed his defensive tenacity and communication.

• With their big three out, Lakers work on 'championship habits' against Warriors

  LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play in the Lakers' 111-103 preseason loss to the Warriors, giving other players a chance to stand out.

• Why Luka Doncic didn't play in Lakers' preseason opener against Suns

  In a collaborative decision with the Lakers' performance team, Luka Doncic will continue to ease his way through the start of training camp before playing in games.

• Lakers' Luka Doncic easing into training camp after hectic offseason

  After an offseason during which he reshaped his body and played for the Slovenian national team, the All-Star guard is taking a slower approach to training camp.

• Jake LaRavia, at only 23, fits right into Lakers' future plans

  Jake LaRavia, who is a 42.9% three-point shooter early in his NBA career, has shown Lakers coach JJ Redick a high level of commitment to the offseason program.

• LeBron James looking at slow ramp-up to Lakers season

  Entering an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, the Lakers' superstar is one of a few players taking it easy to start training camp.