At 13-4, the Luka Doncic/Austin Reaves/LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers are off to a robust start on the young 2025-26 NBA season. LA has won its last five strai

LOS ANGELES — Anthony Davis had a choice: Return from a one-month absence Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers’ high-powered offense or Saturday against the LA Clippers, one of the NBA’s oldest and most disappointing teams.

In his second year as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, JJ Redick has led the team to an impressive 14-4 record through roughly the first quarter of the 2025-26 season.

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ESPN NBA insider Kevin Pelton shared this major roster issue the Los Angeles Lakers have faced thus far this season.

LeBron James is walking down the NBA path again, through the eyes of his son, Bronny James. Calling him a teammate fills him with gratitude. But there’s a fine line.

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Lakers rookie guard Chris Mañon spoke with ClutchPoints about adjusting to the NBA this season on a two-way contract.

Up until James made his way back to the court, the offense extensively flowed through Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves — with Rui Hachimura, Jake LaRavia, and Deandre Ayton primarily functioning as the main secondary playmakers.