This article was originally published on www.si.com as Lakers Make Key Roster Move With LeBron James As He Eyes Season Debut. Lakers star LeBron James has not yet played this season due to sciatica, but it appears the 40-year-old is nearing a return.

Despite LeBron James' absence due to injury, the Lakers are thriving with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Former teammate Richard Jefferson believes Ja

"The South Bay Lakers plan to acquire former Atlanta Hawks guard Kobe Bufkin, sources told ESPN," Dave McMenamin wrote on X. "Bufkin was the No. 15 pick in the 2023 draft out of the University of Michigan. Bufkin was traded from ATL to BKN and entered the G League pool after being waived last month."

Luka Doncic missed the game due to lower left leg contusion injury management, while Reaves was sidelined with right groin soreness

Los Angeles is seeing Austin Reaves hit star status. A trade for Daniel Gafford could give the Lakers the rim protection to contend.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James received a strong warning regarding his return to the team from injury this NBA season.

Luka Dončić and the Lakers produced a 7-3 record to start the season but can that success continue with ongoing injuries? Here's the latest.

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly monitoring Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford as they seek to enhance their interior presence around Luka Do

LeBron James took another meaningful step toward getting back on the court for the Los Angeles Lakers. He went through a full practice with the South Bay Lakers for the second straight day, and ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that he finished the session without any issues.

The Los Angeles Lakers ' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, named their official roster for this season on Saturday. They've got a Hall of Famer's son on the team, and no, it's not Bronny James. It's Augustas Marčiulionis. Marčiulionis is the son of Sarunas, one of the greatest Lithuanian basketball players ever.

Austin Reaves has been an invaluable piece of the Lakers' puzzle thus far in the 2025-26 season, averaging 30.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 9 assists.