James has yet to play this season as he nurses sciatica. Meanwhile, Doncic was ruled out as the Lakers managed his lower left leg injury after suiting up on Sunday. Austin Reaves, for his part, is dealing with right groin soreness.

Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering trading Dalton Knecht, despite his promising start. While averaging 13.6 points in November, his recent

No Luka, LeBron or Reaves? No problem against Portland for LA, which has built tremendous vibes in its locker room so far.

Spectators flocking to the Moda Center expecting a blockbuster will be sorely disappointed. The Portland Trail Blazers are hosting a very shortstaffed Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers are thriving, and LeBron James hasn’t even stepped foot on the court yet. Nobody expected a collapse for a LeBron-less Lakers team, espec

Former Vol Dalton Knecht started and played 23 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled eight points, four rebounds and one assist. Knecht converted 4-of-7 field goal attempts. Deandre Ayton led the Lakers in scoring with 29 points. Luka Doncic and LeBron James did not play for Los Angeles against the Trail Blazers.

Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family

Lakers predicted to outlast rival Clippers in NBA Cup group play originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers begin their hopeful run at a second NBA Cup title in three seasons Friday night when they take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.