It's silly to think about it now, especially since LeBron James now has four NBA rings and Finals MVP trophies. However, there was a time when fans, analysts and even fellow NBA players questioned whether he had the clutch gene or the intestinal fortitude ...

Right now, James and rookie forward Adou Thiero are their only players on standard contracts who are unable to play. That means the Lakers have the liberty of making roster cuts, as they will not need to rely on players who have two-way contracts or Exhibit 10 deals at the moment.

The Golden State Warriors picked up a solid 119-109 win over Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in the second half of an Opening Night doubleheader to officially tip off the 2025-26 NBA season. The Warriors held on down the stretch after leading by as many as 17 points.

The Lakers know they can’t replace LeBron James, but they have a plan for how they can try to get by until he returns.

Without further ado, let’s get into some of the key injuries that will impact the opening week of the fantasy basketball season. Jaylen Brown (hamstring): Brown is considered questionable for Wednesday’s season opener against the 76ers due to a strained left hamstring.

Because star forward LeBron James is expected to miss the first two to three weeks of the regular season with sciatica, the Lakers' starting five is up in the a

Brian Windhorst, who has covered James since his high school days in Akron, Ohio, said on "The Hoop Collective" podcast that he feels Irving was the "best, most compatible teammate" the four-time MVP has had.