The Lakers were down another big man for Friday’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jaxson Hayes was ruled out for the playoff rematch against the Timberwolves because of

The shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers will look to avenge their deeply underwhelming season opener — a 119-109 defeat against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday

The Los Angeles Lakers have suffered a potential setback hours before their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LeBron James repped his son Bryce James while sitting on the sideline of the Los Angeles Lakers' Friday night home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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"Just felt it a little bit because my hip went [the opposite] way. Felt it a little bit, but it's probably nothing."More news: Lakers' Luka Doncic in 'Best Shape' of His Life, Says Ex-Mavericks TeammateDoncic was the Lakers' best performer in their opening night loss,

Austin Reaves averaged a career-best 20.2 points per game last season, and he ramped it up to 22.8 points per game from February 1 through the end of the regular season. In three games played with Luka and without LeBron, he posted totals of 28, 30, and 22.

T he Knicks and Celtics renew their rivalry Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Boston, coming off a one-point loss to Philadelphia and adjusting to life without Jayson Tatum, will lean on Jaylen Brown and Derrick White to lead the troops.