Past and future converge for the Los Angeles Lakers this season as LeBron James and Luka Doncic embark on their first full NBA campaign chasing a title that could cement one legacy and launch another.

LeBron James will miss opening night of his record 23rd NBA season due to sciatica that will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks.

NBA season without LeBron James, as the superstar continues to recover from a lingering sciatica issue. But while his abse

Thunder, Knicks and Timberwolves — reached the conference finals.In this series, we rank each team's starters for a broader look across the league. Ideally, a lineup has its superstar, a deferential co-star,

Luka Doncic, who didn't play in their first two preseason games, could take the court on Sunday, and according to coach JJ Redick, he will play in two of the team's four remaining preseason contests. Redick said that Austin Reaves will play after sitting out its last contest, and guard Marcus Smart will also be available to play.