Los Angeles has also ruled out LeBron James, Maxi Kleber, Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero for Sunday’s game, though the good news for the Lakers is that Doncic and Marcus Smart are completely off the injury report. Fans can catch Sunday’s matchup between the Heat and Lakers from Los Angeles at 9:30 p.m. EST.

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At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

From an undrafted prospect labeled “unathletic,” Austin Reaves’ journey is remarkable. He secured a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2021, but it was the mid-season injuries to LeBron James and Luka Doncic that fully unleashed his potential as a primary creator.

The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves joins NBA greats with latest feat to open season appeared first on ClutchPoints. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to position himself among the NBA’s elite, joining a short list of all-time greats with his statistical output through the opening stretch of the 2025-26 season.

The Buss family's four-decade run as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers is ending as the NBA approved the sale of the team to Mark Walter.

NEW YORK – The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter. The transaction is expected to close shortly.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering trading guard Gabe Vincent due to recurring injuries and inconsistent play, with his $33 million contract becoming a point of concern. With Luka Dončić and LeBron James focused on immediate championship contention,