LeBron James' beard carries more gray now, a quiet reminder of just how long he's been doing this. When the Los Angeles Lakers star steps back on the floor for the 2025-26 season, he'll become the first player in NBA history to reach 23 seasons with the same franchise.

Basketball Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony spoke about the Los Angeles Lakers during the latest edition of his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast (21:00 mark). Of note, he expressed concerns about their shooting but noted their potential regardless.

Jarred Vanderbilt suffered a thigh injury against the Mavs. Vanderbilt got the start against the Mavs for head coach JJ Redick, but the 6-foot-8 power forward was forced to exit the game in the first half after a collision with Dallas center Dereck Lively II.

The Dallas Mavericks overwhelm the Lakers in the fourth quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 37-8 in the final frame to win their final preseason game in Las Vegas.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent caught fire from behind the arc in the first half of the team's preseason matchup with Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.

Before his first official NBA game, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has already made quite a name for himself. Flagg, 18, was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft aft

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially released their 2025-26 NBA Statement Edition jerseys, which are now available for purchase.

One ESPN analyst doesn't think highly of the Lakers' trio of LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves at all.