The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay above water at the start of the 2025-26 season with their two superstars out of action. In their absence, a handful of players are getting opportunities to show what they can do in an expanded role,

LeBron James is spending his career twilight evaluating complex factors as he wrestles with how to finalize his storied NBA career, just like the late Kobe Bryant did a decade ear

With Dončić sidelined due to injury along with almost 60% of the total Laker payroll against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Austin Reaves exploded for the best game of his career: 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and a badly-needed 127-120 victory with Dončić set to miss at least a week.

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LeBron James is making sure his favorite college football team is ready for its rivalry game on Saturday. The Los Angeles Lakers star and Ohio State fan gifted the Buckeyes special cleats to wear during their matchup with Penn State.

Justin Herbert and international superstar Madison Beer used the mini-bye week after the Chargers’ Thursday night win to hit up a Los Angeles Lakers game and sit courtside among the likes of LeBron James.

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