The friendly banter between Los Angeles Lakers teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić continued after Reaves went off for 51 points in Sunday's 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

It was Westbrook’s 10th game against the Lakers since being traded by the franchise in 2023 after one-and-a-half rollercoaster seasons. While the Kings ultimately fell short against the Lakers, the 36-year-old guard reminded fans of his trademark energy and confidence with a standout performance.

J ust when the Los Angeles Lakers were already short-handed, they lost another player to an injury on Sunday while taking on the Sacramento Kings.

The Sacramento Kings took on the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night at home, coming off a close win against the Utah Jazz. The Kings were without Nique Clifford

With Dončić sidelined due to injury along with almost 60% of the total Laker payroll against the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, Austin Reaves exploded for the best game of his career: 51 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and a badly-needed 127-120 victory with Dončić set to miss at least a week.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.

Here's the latest on the injuries to Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic, who's expected to miss at least one week

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a rematch with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, but will not see Luka Doncic on the court.