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,

The Lakers will have 10 players available against the Trail Blazers – seven signed to standard NBA deals and their three players signed to two-way contracts: Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Dalton Knecht and Bronny James; Nick Smith Jr. (two-way), Chris Manon (two-way) and Christian Koloko (two-way).

According to center Deandre Ayton, his teammates on the Lakers have a funny way of getting him to be at his best.

Gabe Vincent is expected to miss two to four weeks after undergoing an MRI on his sprained left ankle Monday, sources said, adding to the Lakers' mounting injury woes.

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

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit hard with injuries in the early going this season, and they are reportedly dealing with yet another setback.

The Spurs' young big man is doing things we've never seen. Plus: notes on the Sixers, Hawks, Warriors and more.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been connected to a very interesting trade that would significantly boost their offense.