The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make an offer next summer to lock up Austin Reaves long-term as a running mate for Luka Doncic.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as Ex-NBA Big Kendrick Perkins Makes a Bold Claim About LA Lakers Duo. The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving, and LeBron James hasn’t even stepped foot on the court yet.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to play in a game this season. While James is approaching 40 years old and is set to turn 41 in December, he has consistently proven over the past few years that he's one of the top 20 players in the NBA, at the very least.

Bronny James helped the Los Angeles Lakers earn their third straight win Sunday, improving to 5-2 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a 130-120 home victory over Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat. With several key players sidelined,

One week after defeating the Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers will look to do it again when they host Los Angeles on Monday night.