On Sunday night, the Miami Heat take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an exciting NBA matchup to close out the weekend of sports.

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Lakers to businessman Mark Walter, finalizing the $10 billion deal.

At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has yet to play in a game this season. While James is approaching 40 years old and is set to turn 41 in December, he has consistently proven over the past few years that he's one of the top 20 players in the NBA, at the very least.

SportsLine's model simulated Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies 10,000 times and revealed its 2025 NBA Cup picks

Lakers predicted to cut ties with Austin Reaves, pair him with 2-time NBA champion, former MVP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The post Lakers’ Austin Reaves joins NBA greats with latest feat to open season appeared first on ClutchPoints. Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to position himself among the NBA’s elite, joining a short list of all-time greats with his statistical output through the opening stretch of the 2025-26 season.

NEW YORK – The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter. The transaction is expected to close shortly.

Lakers predicted to outlast rival Clippers in NBA Cup group play originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers begin their hopeful run at a second NBA Cup title in three seasons Friday night when they take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies.