The LA Lakers have plenty of talented players in their backcourt, but their perimeter defense has been a concern. To strengthen that department, Rob Pelinka and co.

The Spurs' young big man is doing things we've never seen. Plus: notes on the Sixers, Hawks, Warriors and more.

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.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania provided a massive update on the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James, who is currently out due to sciatica on his right side. Charania weighed in on James and when the Lakers could expect him back. He appeared on The Pat McAfee show and had this to say about the 40-year-old superstar.

Our insiders break down standout moments and answer the biggest questions from the first days of the NBA season.

One of the features of the Emirates NBA Cup is the unique courts that each of the league's 30 teams use to signify that a game is more than just a routine regular-season game. The court that the Lakers will use for their Emirates NBA Cup matchups at Crypto.com Arena has been revealed, and it is a beauty.

The first week of the NBA season is in the books and the Oklahoma City Thunder look like a threat to be the NBA's first repeat champions since 2018.

“Huge acquisition in Alex Len for EuroLeague powerhouse Real Madrid. The 32-year-old center also has an NBA opt-out clause for next season in his deal.” Len was deemed an emergency signing for the Lakers last year after the franchise traded Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks and missed out on Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams.