LaVine has been incredible in his own right to start the season, averaging 30.5 points through two games while shooting 54.8% from the field. LaVine has been anchoring Sacramento's offense so far, so if he has to miss Sunday's game, the Kings would need a big performance from veteran wing DeMar DeRozan to keep up with the Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025–26 season with a 1–1 record, losing their season opener against the Golden State Warriors and bouncing back Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

A rival coach offered a blunt take on Luka Doncic and the Lakers’ early-season approach, hinting at potential challenges ahead.

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing Luka Doncic and Jaxson Hayes as questionable for Sunday's game against the Sacramento Kings.

After Luka Doncic posted photos on Instagram from Friday’s game with the caption “First 1,” Austin Reaves commented, “make a free throw.”