The Lakers were not whole for their season opener and that meant Luka Doncic had a heavier load to carry while LeBron James sat on the bench injured in this game against rivals Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. So, the question while James recovers from sciatica injury on his right side, is who will fill his void and help Doncic navigate the stretch his running mate is out.
The 2025-26 NBA season is officially here! The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock), as the defending champs look to start their season off strong against Kevin Durant and his new crew. 2025-26 NBA season preview What lies ahead for all 30 NBA teams in 2025-26? Here are the stars, stats and bets you need to know to get ready for the season. * Rankings, predictions, odds and more