As the Lakers are enjoying career seasons from two of their young stars, O'Neal noted that he thinks James is committing to a newfound identity as more of a role player than the L

Though still impactful at age 40, the Los Angeles Lakers are feeling the effects of LeBron James on-court with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

The 2025-26 NBA season marks LeBron James’ eighth campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Believe it or not, this is the longest LeBron James has played for an organization in a single stint, as the 4x NBA champion is nearing retirement.

That remains true for Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey, Utah's 19-year-old rookie born in 2006, now bound to face LeBron for the third time in his rookie season. And even though it's not his first showing, the experience of playing against the NBA's all-time leading scorer doesn't get old.

The Nets are "likely to gauge offers" for Michael Porter Jr., spelling good news for the Lakers trade hopes and for LeBron James.

Luka Dončić drops 1st 40-point triple-double as a Laker, impressing LeBron James, who scored 28 points of his own on Thursday.