There is reportedly a sense around the NBA that the Lakers may not be sold on Deandre Ayton as their long-term solution at the center position.

Smart was brought in to provide toughness, veteran leadership and high-energy play, with hopes he could help stabilize the backcourt and elevate the team’s defensive identity. Through his first three games in Los Angeles, Smart has averaged 7.7 points, 1.0 rebound, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game while shooting 43.8% from the field.

Los Angeles Lakers ESPN insider Dave McMenamin provided this unexpected LeBron James injury update as he continues to deal with sciatica.

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.

During the Cleveland Cavaliers ' season opener at Madison Square Garden, guard Lonzo Ball hit big man Larry Nance Jr. with a perfectly placed lob pass. Nance threw it down, punctuating a 10-0 Cavs run and prompting sidelined star Darius Garland to rise from his seat and let out a scream that was clearly audible on the ESPN broadcast.

With Bryant out for the rest of the season once again, L.A. signed Kendall Marshall, who was the No. 13 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, after he had been waived by the Washington Wizards.

Here's what you need to know about the NBA game between the Timberwolves and the Lakers, including broadcast information and start time.

Not even one full week into the 2025-2026 NBA season, history was made. Players are racking up high-scoring games at a massive clip, and the Los Angeles Lakers