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Luka Doncic sharp again, but Kings rally to beat Lakers The Slovenian superstar has 31 points, nine assists and five rebounds but shorthanded Sacramento rallies late to win the final preseason game.

Preseason ✅️
Real basketball 🔜

On what the Lakers showed in the preseason:
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Luka Doncic sharp again, but Kings rally to beat Lakers The Slovenian superstar has 31 points, nine assists and five rebounds but shorthanded Sacramento rallies late to win the final preseason game.

We made it through the preseason, friends. Let's go for real next week. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Marcus Smart getting shots up before the Lakers' last preseason game. Dress rehearsal for the Lakers, who expect to play their normal rotation as much as possible ahead of the season opener on Tuesday.

Gabe Vincent is hot from three in Lakers' preseason loss Gabe Vincent gets the crowd going with some long-distance shots in the first quarter, but the Lakers fall apart in the fourth in preseason loss to Dallas.

Preseason Game 5 ✅
One more to go!

@latimes.com's Brad Turner on Gabe Vincent's hot shooting in Vegas: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka Doncic looks strong and Marcus Smart returns as Lakers lose preseason game to Suns Luka Doncic had a dominant first half and Marcus Smart returned from his injury as the Lakers lose in the preseason.

"I’m just happy to be on the basketball court again.”

Luka Doncic is back in his happy place. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka Doncic looks strong and Marcus Smart returns as Lakers lose preseason game to Suns Luka Doncic had a dominant first half and Marcus Smart returned from his injury as the Lakers lose in the preseason.

Luka is so back.

Doncic has 25 points, seven rebounds and four assists in 22 minutes in his preseason debut but the Lakers lose to the Suns www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart jump into the starting lineup as they make their preseason debuts. Suns, fresh off a trip to China, are sitting most of their stars.

Luka Doncic getting shots up at shootaround in Phoenix, where he's set to make his preseason debut tonight. Out for the Lakers, who have a back-to-back in Vegas against the Mavs tomorrow: Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt.

Lakers newsletter: LeBron out, Luka in: Where the Lakers stand one week from opening night With Luka Doncic making his preseason debut Tuesday, we are one step closer to seeing what this Lakers team really looks like.

Luka will make his preseason debut tonight. This week's @latimes.com Lakers newsletter on the one-week countdown until the regular season:
www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

Luka Doncic set to play in first preseason game against Suns Tuesday The Lakers play a back-to-back game Wednesday night in Las Vegas against the Dallas Mavericks, Doncic’s old team, but it’s highly unlikely he plays in that game.

Preseason Luka arrives tomorrow. From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

JJ Redick isn't overly concerned about the Lakers' on-court chemistry Lakers coach JJ Redick is not overly concerned that the team's busy preseason slate is detrimental to the team building chemistry through practices.

Halfway through preseason, friends. Is it Oct. 21 yet?

From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Lakers newsletter: New looks all around for the Lakers A new host for the Lakers newsletter, and some new players on the Lakers as we close in on another season.

Lakers! The return of a weekly newsletter about basketball. And bun bo Hue. www.latimes.com/sports/newsl...

With their big three out, Lakers work on 'championship habits' against Warriors LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play in the Lakers' 111-103 preseason loss to the Warriors, giving other players a chance to stand out.

More intention and more focus, but still not a full lineup of stars. From the Lakers' second preseason game: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

With their big three out, Lakers work on 'championship habits' against Warriors LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did not play in the Lakers' 111-103 preseason loss to the Warriors, giving other players a chance to stand out.

The Lakers (minus Luka, LeBron and Austin Reaves) played a preseason game. It went slightly better than their first preseason game. www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Lakers' Luka Doncic easing into training camp after hectic offseason After an offseason during which he reshaped his body and played for the Slovenian national team, the All-Star guard is taking a slower approach to training camp.

Luka Doncic had a busy summer but he's hoping to be in "championship shape" both physically and mentally at Lakers training camp.

From @latimes.com's Brad Turner: www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Jake LaRavia, at only 23, fits right into Lakers' future plans Jake LaRavia, who is a 42.9% three-point shooter early in his NBA career, has shown Lakers coach JJ Redick a high level of commitment to the offseason program.

“It’s a winning organization, and my one goal being here is just to continue to provide rings.”

He grew up a Lakers fan. What can Jake LaRavia do in the purple and gold?
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LeBron James looking at slow ramp-up to Lakers season Entering an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, the Lakers' superstar is one of a few players taking it easy to start training camp.

"We’re just playing the long game with LeBron."

LeBron James was held out of the first day of training camp because of nerve irritation in the glute. @latimes.com's Brad Turner on the Lakers' plan for the star entering Year 23 www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

'Angry' Deandre Ayton not taking his 'last chance' for granted with Lakers Deandre Ayton knows Luka Doncic and the Lakers present him an opportunity to resurrect his career and prove he can be a valuable contributor on the court.

"Angry Ayton" and "Celtics Marcus Smart." A revenge tour is underway for some of the Lakers' new additions www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Column: Is LeBron James planning to retire? Maybe, and that could be a Laker mess It's anyone's guess if this is LeBron James' final NBA season, but the Lakers need to find out what his plans are soon if they want to avoid major problems.

Will this be the last of LeBron James? Maybe.

@latimes.com's Bill Plaschke on James, the Lakers and the future www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Lakers have signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way deal, bringing the total training camp roster to 21 players.

Lakers set to open training camp: Five storylines to follow From the Luka Doncic era beginning to LeBron James retirement watch to the acquisition of Deandre Ayton, here is what you need to know.

Basketball is almost here, friends. What to watch for during Lakers training camp with media day coming up today www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

Lakers announce they've signed forward Anton Watson and guard Nate Williams. Both are expected to participate in training camp. Team waived Tevian Jones and Eric Dixon.

The Lakers announce they've signed G Jarron Cumberland and waived F forward Arthur Kaluma.

Basketball is coming.

JJ Redick and Rob Pelinka set for a press conference in about 15 minutes.

How do you buy tickets for the L.A. 2028 Olympics? LA28 outlines its ticket schedule LA28, the group organizing the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, will begin selling tickets earlier than the Paris group sold tickets for the 2024 Games.

Registration for tickets to the 2028 Olympics opens in January 2026 with the first ticket drop coming that spring. What to know about how you can attend the Games www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...

Starbucks becomes founding-level partner for 2028 L.A. Olympic Games Starbucks becomes the latest corporation to become a high-level sponsor for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Olympic spiced lattes?

Starbucks joins the growing sponsorship list for the 2028 Olympics www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...

He's an NBA and UCLA basketball legend. Reggie Miller's 'passion' at 60? mountain biking Bike racing has not just given Reggie Miller a competitive outlet, it’s provided an avenue for addressing issues of importance to him, among them equality, inclusion and social justice.

Not the beginning of a weird joke: How a musician, a surfer and a 68-year-old fitness entrepreneur turned Reggie Miller into a competitive mountain biker.

From @kbaxter11.bsky.social @latimes.com www.latimes.com/sports/story...

It's too late for buyer's remorse. Why L.A. can't back out of hosting 2028 Olympics Despite mounting pressure to move the 2028 Olympics, steep financial penalties and historical precedent make it unlikely host L.A. could back out.

Back out of the Olympics? Get the IOC to move them? Good luck. No free returns here. www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...

2025-26 Lakers schedule: Lakers open at home and later face formidable Grammy road trip LeBron James and Luka Doncic will lead the Lakers through the 2025-26 NBA schedule, which includes a tough Grammy road trip later in the season.

Opening Day against the Warriors, home for Christmas against the Warriors and Anthony Davis back in town on Nov. 28.

What the season will look like for the Lakers:
www.latimes.com/sports/laker...

L.A. Olympics will be first to offer venue naming rights The LA28 Olympics organizing committee secured a first for the 2028 Games, gaining IOC approval to sell venue naming rights.

Needing to cover its $7.1 billion budget, LA28 got the IOC to back off a longtime rule. For the first time, Olympic venues in 2028 will have sponsor names. www.latimes.com/sports/olymp...