Here we dive into where the Lakers rank as a team in notable categories and where their top stars have been among the best of the best as L.A. sits third in the West at 11-4.

Recent reports suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers' unusual mid-season move may indicate a potential blockbuster trade ahead.

Amid their success on the court, the franchise made some changes to its front office. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are reorganizing their basketball operations department and terminating executives Joey Buss and Jesse Buss from their roles, effective immediately, the brothers told ESPN. The brothers said via a statement:

LeBron James certainly didn’t look like he had been away from an NBA court for nearly seven months when he began his unprecedented 23rd season, even if his burning lungs told him otherwise.

LeBron James will play in his first road game of the season when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Sunday.

Luka Dončić and the Los Angeles Lakers will face Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks Saturday at 8:00 ET on NBA TV.

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