Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves may be without multiple players in Wednesday night's matchup.

On Wednesday, the South Bay Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate, officially announced a trade with the Long Island Nets by posting a Drew Timme graphic on X with the caption: “Squad just leveled up.”

There is reportedly a sense around the NBA that the Lakers may not be sold on Deandre Ayton as their long-term solution at the center position.

NBA legend Paul Pierce has made his stance on the Los Angeles Lakers and their superstar Luka Doncic crystal clear, and he’s not impressed. Speaking on the debut episode of the “No Fouls Given” podcast alongside Danny Green and Big Wos, Pierce called out both the team and Doncic for what he sees as predictable play and defensive weakness.

While no NBA team—and certainly not one with a legacy as rich as the Los Angeles Lakers'—hangs a banner for a 2-1 start, the Purple and Gold should be generally pleased with how they've opened the new campaign.

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

A former top NBA draft pick and Los Angeles Lakers player ripped Bronny James after seeing him play against Portland.