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Luka Doncic recorded 49 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists in the Lakers' 128-110 win vs. the Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers are without 21-time All-NBA superstar power forward LeBron James, 40, who has been grappling with a sciatica injury since the middle of the summer. It's unclear when the four-time league MVP might return to the hardwood, although it's possible he'll get reassessed and given a fresh timeline as soon as next week.
Luka Doncic's historic night powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128–110 win over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, recording a 49-point double-double to secure the team's first victory of the season.
James repped a Bryce James Arizona Wildcats jersey on the sidelines as he sat next to oldest son Bronny during the Lakers-T’Wolves game. A photo surfaced of a dialed-in Bronny to the right of LeBron James, who wore camo pants, a backwards ball cap, an overshirt and a pair of Nikes while taking in the action courtside.
A rematch from last year’s postseason takes place on Friday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic host the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards
Mark Walter reportedly could be approved as the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers within the next week. According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Walter will present his bid to the NBA Advisory Finance Committee on Friday, at which point the committee will make a recommendation to the NBA Board of Governors.
On Friday, a former Los Angeles Lakers center who won a championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023 signed a deal with an underrated Western Conference contender.
Lakers head coach JJ Redick explained the reason why he feels some NBA players end up flaming out of the league.
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