Ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Lakers announced that forward/center Maxi Kleber will be sidelined for approximately two weeks with an oblique strain. The news comes on the day of the NBA's season opening, where the Lakers are set to play the Golden State Warriors to begin the season.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic called it exciting to be able to play against Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry.

Coach JJ Redick and the Lakers have a long list of areas where they fell short against Golden State in the season opener.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic took part in Saturday's practice at full capacity, though he missed Sunday's preseason game against the Golden State Warrio

Kings preseason finale sees both teams heavily impacted by injuries. Sacramento's Domantas Sabonis is out with a hamstring strain, while Keegan Murray and Malik Monk are also sidelined. LeBron James continues his recovery from sciatica for the Lakers,

Deandre Ayton’s first game in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform didn’t exactly go as planned. The former number one overall pick arrived via a major offseason trade with expectations of providing the frontcourt presence the Lakers desperately needed alongside Luka Dončić.