Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will wear an All-NBA patch on his jersey when he makes his 2025-26 season debut.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James received a blunt message from a Hall of Famer regarding his chances to win a title in LA.

Both the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers may be without one of their superstar players in Tuesday night's matchup.

LeBron James will miss the Lakers’ season opener and several weeks due to sciatica. Coach JJ Redick urges all players to “star in their roles” during James’ absence. Lakers must use a team approach until James returns, possibly mid-November.

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 PM ET and Warriors vs. Lakers at 10 PM ET. Lineups, injuries, players, where to watch, and more.

Basketball is back on Local 4 as the NBA returns home to NBC with a star-studded doubleheader to kick off the 2025-26 season. The season marks the NBA’s return to NBC after 24 years.

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.

As another NBA season is about to begin, ESPN's host and analyst, Stephen A. Smith, blasted Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, claiming he believes the basketball superstar is fake. Smith, recently unleashed a heated rant about King James, and he didn't hold back with his remarks.