LeBron James will miss the Lakers' preseason opener due to a glute injury with nerve irritation, a precautionary move to ensure his readiness for his 23rd season. The team, also missing Smart, Kleber,

Lakers star LeBron James will be sidelined an additional three to four weeks because of sciatica on his right side, the team announced Thursday.

Luka Doncic, who didn't play in their first two preseason games, could take the court on Sunday, and according to coach JJ Redick, he will play in two of the team's four remaining preseason contests. Redick said that Austin Reaves will play after sitting out its last contest, and guard Marcus Smart will also be available to play.

Tonight's Lakers-Kings preseason finale sees both teams heavily impacted by injuries. Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis is out with a hamstring strain, wh

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will miss nearly a month before making his 2025-26 season debut. James, 40, is reportedly looking at a mid-November return after being diagnosed with sciatica, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Both the Lakers and James are targeting mid-November as a possible return date for the 21-time All-Star.

The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025 preseason against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the two Pacific Division rivals are set to face off again on Sunday ni

Los Angeles Lakers face a significant early-season challenge as LeBron James is sidelined for 3-4 weeks with a sciatica injury. The 40-year-old vetera

Stephen A. Smith was among the many who criticized Lakers star LeBron James for his poorly thought out commercial.

LeBron James is set to miss time at the start of the Los Angeles Lakers' season, and ESPN's Shams Charania revealed when the superstar may return. 'I'm told tha