Luka Doncic returns to the Lakers' lineup after LA upgraded him to probable on Friday morning, having been battling a finger sprain and leg contusion over the last week. Doncic is a huge return for the Lakers, as he was their best offensive option through the first two games of the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 117-112 on Friday night as Morant was held to just eight points in 31 minutes of action. The Grizzlies dropped 42 points in the second quarter causing Lakers coach J.

It’s that time of the season again where Fridays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be about the NBA Cup, which will take place from Oct. 31 to Dec. 16. Starting with group play, the Lakers will play one game against each opponent in their group with two games at home and two on the road.

Ayton won’t play because of the same ailment that kept him from playing in the second half of Friday’s road win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies have not been the most consistent team early into the new NBA season, as they are 3-2 but have not won or lost consecutive games. Coming o

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not played in a game this season while dealing with a right sciatica injury.