Did you think LeBron's return would mess up the Lakers vibes? Definitely not yesterday. Takeaways from LeBron James' season debut www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

The 2028 Paralympics officially open on Aug. 15, 2028, but for the first time in history, the competition will begin before the flame is lit. LA28 announces an expanded Paralympic schedule: www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...

LeBron is so back. He makes his season debut tonight www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Per the Lakers: LeBron James is a game-time decision for tonight and Gabe Vincent is available.

LeBron is back. Now what? LeBron's return and my favorite thing in Oklahoma City in this week's @latimes.com Lakers newsletter www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

LeBron James and Gabe Vincent officially listed as QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow night against the Jazz

LeBron James is not necessarily pain-free from sciatica but he's at least back on the practice court with the Lakers. Will he return to game action tomorrow? From @latimes.com's Brad Turner www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

It was an uneven road trip, but the Lakers finished on a high note. Five takeaways from the five-game trip: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

The 2028 Olympics will be the first to feature more female athletes than men. The competitive schedule honors the moment by putting the women's 100 meter final on Day 1. A look at the newly revealed schedule: www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...

OK, hear JJ Redick out. Rui Hachimura and Michael Jordan? They have something in common. A newsletter on the beginning of another career year for Hachimura (and Tanzanian food in Charlotte) www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

Luka Doncic has two (maybe more like 1.5) dunks this season and his teammates couldn't be more excited. "Finally," Marcus Smart said. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Lakers have upgraded Austin Reaves to AVAILABLE for tonight's game against Charlotte. Meanwhile in L.A., LeBron James will practice with the South Bay Lakers today, JJ Redick said.

From the Lakers: Austin Reaves (right groin strain) has been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game at Charlotte.

Austin Reaves is still questionable for tonight's game in Charlotte. He took some extra shots with Jarred Vanderbilt after shootaround.

Austin Reaves upgraded to questionable for tomorrow's game in Charlotte.

"I just have to keep giving my all, keep playing hard, running in transition and getting stops on the defensive end for my team.” As long as Austin Reaves is out, Bronny James is trying to make the most of every opportunity with the Lakers www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

JJ Redick could tell in the first two minutes that the Lakers didn't have the juice last night. What did he see? "Nothing." From the blowout in Atlanta: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

"Food’s going to taste bad tonight.” The Lakers' road trip starts on a sour note with a blowout loss in Atlanta. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Is PechaKucha the reason vibes are so good around the Lakers right now? Why the Japanese slideshows work for the team that's won five straight heading into this five-game road trip: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

“I believe if you’re connected off the floor, you’re connected on the floor." So what the heck is PechaKucha and why are the Lakers doing it? www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka? Defense? Yup. He said his five steals and two blocks were the "only good thing" he did against the Spurs (when he was one rebound shy of a triple-double) www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Jake LaRavia, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart and Luka Doncic starting for the Lakers as Austin Reaves is sidelined.

Austin Reaves has been ruled out for tonight's game against the Spurs www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

New @latimes.com Lakers newsletter hot off the presses! On "Laker basketball," Marcus Smart and "fake hustle": www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

Luka, Bron and AR all out. Enter the Nick Smith Game. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

“He just took the game over." The Lakers are 3-1 in games without Luka Doncic because they just keep getting contributions from everyone else. On Monday, it was the Nick Smith Jr. game. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Per the Lakers: Deandre Ayton (back spasms) upgraded to AVAILABLE tonight while Maxi Kleber (abdominal strain) is officially OUT.

Marcus Smart finishes his pregame warmup by swishing a shot from the Lakers bench backwards over his head. (This took him two tries)

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves ruled OUT for tonight's back-to-back in Portland. Deandre Ayton remains questionable with back spasms for tonight's game in Portland but Maxi Kleber upgraded to questionable.

"I am not well known at this moment so I’m just head down, working hard." If you don't know who No. 12 is now, you better learn, because Jake LaRavia is on a hot streak. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Triple-double on an off-night? Luka Doncic will take it if it comes with a win. Doncic and Austin Reaves were struggling with their shot, but the Lakers still get by the Heat. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Jaxson Hayes into the starting lineup for Deandre Ayton tonight.

Rui Hachimura warming up as the Lakers host Miami to start a back-to-back. Tomorrow we go to Portland.

Deandre Ayton has been downgraded to questionable with back spasms, JJ Redick says.

"Fantasticness." Luka is back and doing Luka things. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

"Fantasticness." Luka is back and doing Luka things. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart will be available tonight in Memphis.

Luka Dončić (left finger sprain, lower left leg contusion) and Marcus Smart (right quad contusion) have been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game at Memphis.

Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart both QUESTIONABLE for tomorrow's game in Memphis.

"Who is No. 12?" Put some respect on Jake LaRavia's name. From @latimes.com's Chuck Schilken www.latimes.com/sports/story...

The Lakers officially have a new majority owner: Mark Walter's bid is unanimously approved by the NBA board of governors www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

This week's newsletter on the unofficial love language of the Lakers: trolling www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

"We played hard enough to win. We just didn’t execute as good as we needed to.” Austin Reaves has another huge scoring night but it wasn't enough to save the short-handed Lakers again. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Marcus Smart (quad contusion) and Gabe Vincent (ankle sprain) added to the injury report and are OUT for tonight's back to back against Portland. Luka, LeBron, Maxi Kleber, Adou Thiero and Jaxson Hayes remain out. Lakers down to 7 standard contract players.

Luka couldn't get 50. No problem for Austin Reaves. On Reaves' career night www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka couldn't get 50. No problem for Austin Reaves. On Reaves' career night www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

JJ Redick said while he was aware of the Luka Doncic’s finger injury that he suffered early in the game Friday, he had no idea about the left leg contusion immediately after the game. He said the team was still looking into when it could have happened in the game. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka Doncic dominated, but the Lakers also got key contributions from Marcus Smart, Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves to get their first win of the year. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

"I’m not surprised at all now." Luka is inevitable. @latimes.com's Brad Turner on Doncic's big night (and bad shoulder shimmy) www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

JJ Redick says Jaxson Hayes will be out with knee soreness tonight against the Timberwolves. Christian Koloko will be active off the bench after Deandre Ayton.