Luka Doncic racked up 44 points in Memphis, as the Los Angeles Lakers won their second straight road game with victory over the Grizzlies.

Luka Doncic made his superstar presence felt immediately after returning from a three-game absence, dropping 44 points on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies to give the Lakers an NBA Cup opening win.

— Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

NBA rumors suggest Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could command at least $30 million per year on his next contract.

After a lackluster performance in Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant appeared frustrated with his squad's coaching staff.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has missed the last three games, but there's a chance he could return against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Chandler Parsons claims Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has surpassed LeBron James amid his breakout start to the season.

The early-season matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Los Angeles Lakers is set to tip-off at 6:30 p.m. PT. The game is set to be played at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. FedEx Forum holds around 18,000 fans.