With Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart back, the Lakers took care of business, beating the Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night. This was LA’s first NBA Cup game, and they are off to a perfect start with this convincing win.

Austin Reaves swished the 12-foot winner in the lane right before the buzzer to finish with 28 points and lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 116-115 victory after the Minnesota Timberwolves had taken the lead with a late 14-2 run.

Memphis looked in control through the first half, fueled by a 42–24 second quarter, but faded after the break as the Lakers’ defense tightened and Doncic took over late. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 15 points, Jock Landale and Jaylen Wells had 16 each, and rookie Cedric Coward added a double-double in the losing effort.

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Luka Doncic's quick move caused Vince Williams Jr. to lose his balance, fall, and even come out of one of his shoes.

Ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers ' game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Deandre Ayton says he looks forward to the NBA Cup 's heightened level of competition. The timing is perfect, as Ayton's performances have stood out this week where the Lakers went 3-1 after losing their season opener against the Golden State Warriors.

The NBA's board of governors have approved the sale of a majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Dodgers owner Mark Walter, with the $10 billion deal expected to close shortly. The Buss family,

The Los Angeles Lakers court design has been revealed for the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup, beginning Friday, Oct. 31.

We are officially one week into the NBA season and the level of competition across the league has been unreal.