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.

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.

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

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

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.

Austin Reaves did his best to keep the Lakers in the game, scoring 41 points one night after scoring a career-high 51 at Sacramento. Reaves has scored 143 points in the first four games this season, tying him with Hall of Famer Elgin Baylor (1962) for the most points in Lakers’ history over that span to start the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers needed someone to supply the offense against the Sacramento Kings and Austin Reaves was willing to take on the challenge.

LeBron James isn't expected to make his season debut until around mid-November as he deals with sciatica on his right side, while Luka Doncic is currently sidelined due to a sprained left finger and a lower leg contusion. Gabe Vincent and Maxi Kleber are also on the shelf.