Deandre Ayton attacking the rim with force fueled hope inside the Lakers' locker room that this year’s team has a higher ceiling.

The reserve center, who played 14 minutes in the season-opening loss to Golden State on Tuesday, was ruled out for Friday’s playoff rematch with Minnesota because of left knee soreness.

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Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Justin Herbert is in attendance for Friday’s NBA game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. The one-time Pro Bowler was spotted sitting courtside with his girlfriend, Madison Beer, as the couple enjoyed some basketball action on a Friday night.

Luka Doncic continued his torrid start to the season, scoring 49 points in Friday night's 128-110 win over the Wolves to give him a franchise-record 92 points through the first two games.

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic made history as the first player in franchise history to open a season with back-to-back 40-point games.

"Just felt it a little bit because my hip went [the opposite] way. Felt it a little bit, but it's probably nothing."More news: Lakers' Luka Doncic in 'Best Shape' of His Life, Says Ex-Mavericks TeammateDoncic was the Lakers' best performer in their opening night loss,

After another dazzling offensive performance by Luka Dončić to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-110 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, Austin Reaves fully believes the five-time All-Star could average 40 points per game.

Grand jurors alleged former NBA player provided inside information on Jan. 15, 2024, game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers took on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena on Friday night in a rematch of last year's first round 4-1 T'Wolves victory. The Lakers were without the services of LeBron James as the ageless wonder sat out due to a sciatica issue.