The Los Angeles Lakers could make an important lineup decision once their superstar forward makes his season debut.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick has determined how he's going to kick off his first 2025-26 game without All-Stars LeBron James or Luka Doncic, both of

The LA Lakers (1-1) renew its intrastate rivalry with the Sacramento Kings (1-1) Sunday. Tip-off from Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs. Kings odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Luka Dončić had a chance to reach 50 points before he was removed during Friday's 128-110 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, as head coach JJ Redick left him in the game late in the fourth quarter on 48 points.

The Kings are very far from competing in the grueling Western Conference, but by taking it one game at a time, they can contend with any opponent on any given night. On Sunday, the Kings are hosting the Los Angeles Lakers, and while this would typically be a star-studded affair, the Lakers are playing without LeBron James and Luka Doncic.

The Lakers were able to get their first victory in blowout fashion last night and one contributor off of the bench was making his presence known. Okechi Apakama is here to talk about how Marcus Smart has been positivity affecting the Lakers.