The Los Angeles Lakers face the Sacramento Kings in an NBA preseason game, and fans are eager to see the top stars in action. That raises the big question: will LeBron James and Russell Westbrook play?

The Warriors open their season on Monday night against the Lakers. Stephen Curry is set to enter his 17th NBA season at age 37. The Golden State Warriors are set to open their season on Monday, Oct. 21,

After sitting out the Los Angeles Lakers’ first three games, Luka Doncic finally made his highly anticipated preseason debut for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. The five-time All-Star took the opportunity to remind the basketball world what they were missing without him as Doncic stole the show in L.A.’s 113-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Quinten Post #21 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half of a NBA preseason basketball game at Chase Center on October 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

Lakers star LeBron James will not be joining Maverick Carter, who previously had been helping Saudi Arabia's new basketball league.

The Los Angeles Lakers have some real concerns as they approach the season, according to NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony.

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Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony spoke about the Los Angeles Lakers during the latest edition of his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast (21:00 mark). Of note, he expressed concerns about their shooting but noted their potential regardless.

As the Lakers embark on their 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.