The Los Angeles Lakers are flying to start the 2025-26 NBA season. After an opening night loss, the team has a 6-2 record. Luka Doncic is going off, Austin Reaves looks like an All-Star, and the new acquisitions are fitting in seamlessly.

In a recent interview, Cristiano Ronaldo commended LeBron James for his longevity and made a humorous comment about his hair.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity, and he will be re-evaluated by the Los Angeles Lakers’ team physician in one to two weeks as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.

I couldn’t have stopped him if I was 100%. I’m dragging around every action, and Stevie Kerr is putting me in every action.”

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones denies giving injury information about Lakers stars to sports betters.

How on Earth did a statement that began with the words "LeBron wants..." create so many questions about what LeBron wants? We've never really gotten clarity. James went dark for most of the summer. His media day quotes were pretty benign.

Per Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have achieved billionaire status between their career on-court earnings and endorsement deals. James, Curry and Durant are also the only three NBA players making at least $100 million during the 2025-26 season between their salaries and endorsement earnings.

Charles Barkley is hoping this is LeBron James’ last season in the NBA. The four-time NBA champion is currently in the midst of his 23rd year in the league, but has yet to feature for the