Is LeBron James making season debut with depleted Lakers tonight vs. Trail Blazers? originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed his appreciation for his two running-mates, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, on Sunday

Why LeBron James isn't playing tonight vs. Trail Blazers with updated injury news return timeline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. LeBron James is still on the sideline. And on this night, he won't be lonely in street clothes.

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Golden State Warriors on opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season, but they will do so without LeBron James.

LeBron James surprised the Ohio State Buckeyes with unreleased Nike LeBron 23 football cleats for the Penn State game.