Luka Doncic, Marcus Smart receive hopeful update prior to Lakers’ NBA Cup battle vs. Grizzlies originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Few players, if any, have raised their profile higher in the early goings of the 2025-26 NBA season than Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not played in a game this season while dealing with a right sciatica injury.

Through the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Lakers have had a total of 506 players suit up for them, going back to their days in Minneapolis. Some were forgettable, some were serviceable, some were good and a select few were flat-out legendary.

Lakers writer praises Dalton Knecht for improved offensive play originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Dalton Knecht didn’t put his best foot forward with the Los Angeles Lakers during the Summer League.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves undermanned yet determined to extend their early-season momentum. Without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and several veterans, head coach JJ Redick relied on his younger rotation to keep the offense moving.