Lakers targeting mid-November for LeBron James return
LeBron James won’t be on the floor when the Lakers open the season, but his return may not be too far off.
According to ESPN’s...
West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Suns, Jared Butler
Lakers
Austin Reaves isn’t expected to sign an extension before hitting free agency, but that doesn’t mean he’s leaving Los Angeles.
Keith Smith of Spotrac broke...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Harrison Barnes, Hawks
Lakers
The Lakers finally got their first look at Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart in uniform this preseason, and for two quarters, they looked the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Clippers, TyTy Washington, Pelicans
Lakers
The Lakers will finally roll out their full lineup Tuesday night, as Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart are both set to make their preseason...
West Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Warriors, Brandin Podziemski, Blazers
Lakers
The Lakers finally got one in the win column. After dropping their first two preseason games, they looked like a different team Sunday night,...
JJ Redick: LeBron ‘on court every day’ as Lakers play long game with nerve issue
LeBron James remains sidelined for the Lakers, but coach JJ Redick says the 40-year-old has been active behind the scenes as he works through...
Lakers reportedly ‘a little more open to short-term move’
The Lakers might be adjusting their long-term plans after getting the sense that their dream targets may not be as available as once believed.
That’s...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Dylan Harper, Warriors
Lakers
Luka Doncic is set to make his Lakers preseason debut, and he’ll get more than a cameo, as ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports.
Coach JJ Redick...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Bronny James, Sixers
Grizzlies
If the Grizzlies have learned anything over the years, it’s that having a reliable backup point guard is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
With...
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Thunder
Knicks
The Knicks had at least one real conversation about Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, but there was never any chance Jalen Brunson would be part...
LeBron James’ nerve issue dates back to summer, keeping him from normal routine
LeBron James won’t be suiting up when the Lakers open the 2025–26 season, and according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, this has been a lingering...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Dalton Knecht, Wizards, Cavs, Evan Mobley
Lakers
Dalton Knecht’s rookie season started strong and then hit a wall. The Lakers sharpshooter averaged 12.2 points and shot nearly 44 percent from deep...
LeBron James sidelined 3–4 weeks with sciatica, out for start of Lakers season
The Lakers announced Wednesday that LeBron James will miss the start of the season with sciatica on his right side, sidelining him for three...
West Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Lakers, Mavericks, Kyrie Irving
Clippers
ESPN’s Kevin Pelton sees the Clippers outperforming their betting line with 49.7 wins, thanks in large part to a positive outlook on Kawhi Leonard’s...
