This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers' JJ Redick Doesn't Hold Back on 'Terrible' Aspect of LA's Game. The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their season opener to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, falling 119-109 at home.

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in illegal betting schemes linked to the Mafia.

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Blake Snell attended the Lakers opener before heading to Toronto for his Game 1 start in the 2025 World Series.

Many NBA fans cried foul play on Smart's shoulder-twisting move on Curry, especially given the former Celtics player's history. Curry ended up getting the last laugh in the 119-109 win, delivering one of his signature daggers late in the fourth quarter to clinch the Warriors' first victory of the young season.

"ANIMAL," Green said of Butler, who posted a photo of them together during the Lakers game. With Butler in his first full season with the Warriors following his mid-season trade from the Miami Heat in 2024-25, hopes are definitely high that Golden State will be able to elevate its game further.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal had a candid message for Lakers big man Deandre Ayton following his first game in the purple and gold.

Luka Doncic had an incredible game Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors, narrowly missing a record set by the legendary Kobe Bryant. Doncic scored 43 poin

The Golden State Warriors will host the Denver Nuggets in their home opener Thursday night. We’ve already gotten a glimpse of the Warriors after their win against Los Angeles Lakers Tuesday night, but will be our first look at the Nuggets this NBA season.