At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been dealing with injuries to key players to start the season. LeBron James started the year on the injured list, then Luka Doncic picked up an injury after just two games.

The NBA’s latest update marks a turning point for the Los Angeles Lakers as the franchise builds toward its next era.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a regular season NBA game on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 (10/29/25) at Target Center in Minneapolis.

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers are 1-1 since Luka Doncic went down with multiple injuries, but they’ll get a break on Wednesday against the Minnesota

A former top NBA draft pick and Los Angeles Lakers player ripped Bronny James after seeing him play against Portland.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

“Huge acquisition in Alex Len for EuroLeague powerhouse Real Madrid. The 32-year-old center also has an NBA opt-out clause for next season in his deal.” Len was deemed an emergency signing for the Lakers last year after the franchise traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and missed out on Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams.