That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champ is dealing with sciatica and is reportedly eying a mid-November return. James' early-season absence could set the stage for the beginning of a Dončić MVP campaign.

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the three seed in the Western Conference with a win over the Houston Rockets who already had the second seed secured.

Shaq, Chuck, Kenny and Ernie discuss why Russell Westbrook and the Rockets are losing steam during the 2020 postseason. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combine for 62 points as Los Angeles takes down Houston to win Game 3.

The NBA regular season is here, and it started with a star-heavy doubleheader on Tuesday night.