The Los Angeles Lakers are riding a three-game winning streak as they head to Portland for a tough rematch. But a key question hangs over the team ahead of tipoff.

Lakers guard Bronny James had another big game, this time against the Blazers, as he nailed his first three-pointer of the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, face the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. The Lakers have won five of seven games, but previously lost to

With Luka Doncic and LeBron James out injured, not to mention guards Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent, it’s felt a little like Austin Reaves against the world when watching the Lakers’ offense. Other teams are loading up on him and pressuring him all over the court, and that is taking a physical toll.

The opening stretch of an NBA season is like a Talking Heads album or a tuxedoed beagle — it’s tremendously exciting, and we don’t really know what’s going on yet. Theres

Bronny James received a gift on Monday. With the Los Angeles Lakers announcing that they would be without Austin Reaves (right groin soreness) and Luka Doncic (lower left leg contusion management), James had a prime opportunity to shine off the bench against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Austin Reaves had yet another strong performance against the Miami Heat on Sunday night. The Lakers guard recorded 26 points and 11 assists in the team's 130–120 win. His highlight reel started early when he threw an alley-oop lob pass to Bronny James in transition,