Lakers, Austin Reaves and Sacramento Kings
Digest more
Lakers announce Luka Doncic replacement
Digest more
The Lakers' depth is about to be tested, as Gabe Vincent's status following their win over the Kings is not promising to say the least.
NBA coach throws major shade at Lakers roster while praising Luka Doncic's historic start originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
According to a report from ESPN, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic is slated to miss one week due to a wrist and leg injury.
The Lakers will rely more heavily on Dončić in the early going with LeBron James on the shelf due to sciatica. James is reportedly targeting a mid-November season debut, which gives Dončić about a month of runway as the unquestioned leader of the Lakers' lineup.
Meanwhile, the Kings, who were just 14-25-3 ATS at home last year, have a lot of mouths to feed offensively, starting with Zach LaVine (questionable) and DeMar DeRozan, and barely edged past the Jazz on Friday.
The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports with only four players having won the MVP award while wearing purple and gold.
Former NBA champion Jeff Teague envisions an unforgettable farewell season for LeBron James, suggesting a focus on celebration rather than playoff pre
Feedback