4th Q Discrepancy: Reaves' game-ender washed away the Lakers' fourth-quarter meltdown, which saw them surrender a 20-point lead and get outscored 29-19. Having a game-winner is always going to be in your back pocket to save you.

James, who is entering his 23rd season in the league, hasn't played this season. The Lakers originally announced on Oct. 9 that James would be out at least 3-4 weeks because of the nerve irritation in his glute that caused him to miss the entire NBA preseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers are treading water without their two biggest stars in LeBron James and Luka Dončić in the early going this season, and head coach JJ Redick provided something of a timeline for both Wednesday.

Luka Dončić continues to etch his name into the Lakers’ history books and the early 2025-26 MVP conversation. Here's how it went.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is expected to be sidelined for at least a week with a left finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Dončić was initially listed as questionable for L.A.'s game against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night, but will instead head to the injury list.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić will miss at least one week due to a left finger sprain and a lower left leg contusion, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

Reaves was asked what LeBron and Luka Dončić will likely text him after his game-winning shot for the Lakers.