The Miami Heat aren't quite the mediocre, rebuilding team many expected them to be this season after trading Jimmy Butler in February. They have a 3-2 record and are first in pace, as well as second in points per game and fast-break points per game coming into Sunday.

For that reason, Lake Show Life’s Josh Cornelissen believes that the struggling 6-foot-2 point guard could soon land on the trade block, with the Dallas Mavericks being a likely suitor. “If LeBron James either retires or walks in free agency to another team next summer, Bronny James will not be long for the Lakers,” Cornelissen wrote Sunday.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without the services of at least four players when they take on the Miami Heat at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, but Deandre Ayton is unlikely to join that group on the sidelines.

JJ Reddick hints that the Lakers can expect LeBron James and Luka Doncic to return from the injured list soon.

On the second night of a back-to-back set, guards Marcus Smart and Gabe Vincent are added to the long list of injured Lakers that includes Luka Doncic and LeBron James.

Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

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