The NBA preseason is often the dress rehearsal before the main show. Therefore, if you see what the Los Angeles Lakers have put up in the last 6 games, you’d say otherwise.

LeBron James is set to begin an unprecedented 23rd NBA season, continuing to defy both age and expectations. The Los Angeles Lakers star opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, keeping him under contract for now but leaving the door open to free agency next summer if an extension is not reached.

An NBA Insider believes that the Lakers are also in the position to eventually swoop in with a competitive offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Stephen Curry may be 37 and entering his 17th NBA season, but his approach to basketball hasn’t aged a day. When the Golden State Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night, Curry isn’t talking about coasting into the season — he’s talking about urgency.

A new contract agreement between the Los Angeles Lakers and guard Austin Reaves could be on the horizon, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst.

There was more disorder than order in the Golden State Warriors' 2025 NBA preseason finale on Friday night at Chase Center.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Lakers and James are targeting a mid-November return to the floor. James is being patient with his rehab so that he will be full go upon his return to the lineup. The soon-to-be 41-year-old played in 70 games last season, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds on 51.3% shooting.

The Golden State Warriors were again named the NBA's most valuable franchise by Sportico in 2025. Here's a breakdown of valuations for all 30 teams:

Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes suffered a wrist injury in the final game of the preseason, putting his status in jeopardy