Yet this season, his performance has been limited by a sciatica issue that has kept him sidelined since opening night. The Lakers have approached his recovery cautiously, opting for rest and rehabilitation as he works toward a mid-November return.

The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to be completed sooner rather than later as the 2025-26 season is underway.

There is reportedly a sense around the NBA that the Lakers may not be sold on Deandre Ayton as their long-term solution at the center position.

Why Marcus Smart isn't playing vs. Timberwolves and what it means for Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers will look to improve to 3-2 when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET, though injuries remain a major concern.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick maintains a very high belief in second-year sharpshooter Dalton Knecht.

Basketball fans anticipate a thrilling NBA clash between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers, with Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton, will face the Timberwolves. Both teams have notable players out due to injuries.

So far this season, Kessler's remained a strong component of the Jazz's frontcourt, averaging 16.7 points, 9.7 rebounds and a career-high 3.3 assists, all while being his usual force in the interior with 2.7 blocks a game.

Second-year Los Angeles guard Bronny James went scoreless in 20 minutes of action against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night,

Injuries plague both the Lakers and Timberwolves as they clash on October 29, 2025. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic out for LA, Austin Reaves should

The first week of the 2025-26 NBA season is through and, already, there’s no shortage of compelling story lines at work.