As the Lakers have continued to battle without Doncic, shooting guard Austin Reaves has stepped up to carry the scoring load. On Wednesday, coach JJ Redick shared that Doncic was trending in the right direction, saying the team hoped to have him back within the “next couple of games” ( h/t Dave McMenamin of ESPN ).

Lakers guard Austin Reaves jokes that LeBron James and Luka Doncic would tell him “I suck” after his game-winner vs. Timberwolves.

Through his three available games for the 4-2 Lakers (again, sans LeBron James), the 26-year-old is averaging 45.3 points on a .584/.351/.786 slash line, 11.0 rebounds, 7.7 dimes and 0.7 steals per.

The Los Angeles Lakers have had two full days off after they lost their 2025-26 regular-season opener to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. As a result, they have had a little time to review their deficiencies and get some rest before they take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday.

By scoring at least 40 points for a second-straight game, Doncic became the fifth player ever with back-to-back 40-point games to begin an NBA season. As a result, Doncic set the Lakers' franchise record for most points through the first two games in a season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward to turning a new page as they settle into head coach JJ Redick's second year at the helm and Luka Doncic's first full

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert went viral for protecting rumored girlfriend Madison Beer from a basketball at a Lakers game. The appearance seemingly confirmed dating rumors.

The Lakers and Timberwolves square off in the small four-game slate for a rematch of the season-opener. Los Angeles beat Utah last night (105-104) behind LeBron James (27, 14) and Anthony Davis' (33,