The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay above water at the start of the 2025-26 season with their two superstars out of action. In their absence, a handful of players are getting opportunities to show what they can do in an expanded role,

LeBron James is spending his career twilight evaluating complex factors as he wrestles with how to finalize his storied NBA career, just like the late Kobe Bryant did a decade ear

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers' LeBron James Trolls Luka Doncic After Austin Reaves' Career Night. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James teased teammate Luka Doncic after he missed out on a 50-point game.

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While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

LeBron James surprised the Ohio State Buckeyes with unreleased Nike LeBron 23 football cleats for the Penn State game.