In Sunday's preseason matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Ayton scored 14 points along with eight rebounds and five assists in the Lakers' 126-116. While preseason results aren't important, the performance of players is perhaps a prelude to the regular season.

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Plus, an update on Dalton Knecht, how Jake LaRavia could fit into the rotation and Deandre Ayton's MIP chances.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green hurled an insult at Los Angeles Lakers forward Dalton Knecht on Sunday night.

For all the focus on what adding a center could do for Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves looks as though he will be just as big a beneficiary of the Lakers’ improved pick-and-roll game with new Los Angeles big man Deandre Ayton.

It's Lakers vs Warriors on Oct. 12 in the NBA. Here's how to watch, including time, channel, TV schedule and streaming info.

Luka Doncic will make his preseason debut when the Los Angeles Lakers play on the road Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.

The Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant (+4000) has the seventh-highest odds on the board, but he’ll probably split some credit with Alperen Şengün. So we’ll keep him out of the MVPS for now. For this group, Jokić has the edge unless Milwaukee wins a bunch or OKC wins 70 games.

A Los Angeles Lakers rookie shooting guard has incurred a major ankle injury and will likely sit out at least the rest of the preseason. More news: Lakers’ LeBr