As Los Angeles has been patiently awaiting the return of James to their lineup as he deals with sciatica on the right side of his back, ESPN’s Shams Charania broke some exciting news that could make the Lakers even stronger than they are now.

The lineups keep changing but the results stay the same for the Lakers, who snuck past San Antonio for their fifth straight win.

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with all kinds of injuries throughout the start of this season, but no matter who is on the court, this team has come out and played hard and embraced the mindset that head coach JJ Redick has instilled in them.

Luka Doncic missed the game due to lower left leg contusion injury management, while Reaves was sidelined with right groin soreness

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025–26 NBA season determined to return to championship contention after reshaping their roster over the summer. The franchise added Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart in free agency and traded for Jake LaRavia to strengthen its defense and overall depth.

The Lakers had long been considered the NBA’s equivalent of FC Barcelona — especially since Pau Gasol became a purple-and-gold legend.  Yet Luka Dončić’s

Luka Doncic returns to the Lakers' lineup after LA upgraded him to probable on Friday morning, having been battling a finger sprain and leg contusion over the last week. Doncic is a huge return for the Lakers, as he was their best offensive option through the first two games of the season.

Despite significant injuries to stars like LeBron James and Damian Lillard, the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers engaged in a gritty, hig