Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic made NBA history against the Memphis Grizzlies after returning from an injury.

The Lakers have provided major injury updates on both Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart ahead of Friday's NBA Cup game.

Doncic had missed the past three games with a sprained left finger and a lower left leg contusion, while Smart sat out the previous two games because of a right quadriceps contusion.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has missed the last three games, but there's a chance he could return against the Memphis Grizzlies.

LOS ANGELES - In one of the biggest sales in sports history, the NBA Board of Governors officially approved the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, it was announced Thursday. Walter, CEO of Guggeneheim Partners, is also the co-owner and chairman of the Dodgers, who are currently fighting for back-to-back World Series championships.

The Los Angeles Lakers have provided an important injury update on superstar Luka Doncic and his return timeline.

After missing three games, Luka Dončić returned with a 44-point masterpiece, and Austin Reaves played the perfect foil. Their sizzling synergy begs the question: Are the Lakers rising without the King?

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not played in a game this season while dealing with a right sciatica injury.

Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.