Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers face Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in this NBA matchup on Wednesday.

That said, a 40-year-old LeBron James will miss the Lakers' opener against the Warriors. The four-time league MVP and four-time NBA champ is dealing with sciatica and is reportedly eying a mid-November return. James' early-season absence could set the stage for the beginning of a Dončić MVP campaign.

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A pair of Western Conference contenders will look to avoid the wrong side of .500 Wednesday night in Minneapolis, with the Minnesota Timberwolves set to host the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NBA regular season is here, and it started with a star-heavy doubleheader on Tuesday night.

Luka Doncic made his debut in Los Angeles and he had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists in his first game as a Laker as LA eased past the Utah Jazz.

The Golden State Warriors have opened the 2025-26 NBA season with a 119-109 win on the road over the Los Angeles Lakers. Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 31 points, 16 of which came from a perfect free-throw shooting performance, while Steph Curry added 23 points.

The Memphis Grizzlies are on the road against the Toronto Raptors without Ja Morant. Follow along for live updates from The Commercial Appeal.