The Los Angeles Lakers have started the 2025-26 season red-hot, winning six-of-eight and thriving on the historic play of Luka Dončić, who is averaging 41.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game.

After a summer spent getting into top shape, excelling at EuroBasket and settling into Los Angeles, Dončić has become the fourth player in NBA history to begin a season with back-to-back 40-point performances — and he barely missed a triple-double twice, too.

James, who is entering his 23rd season in the league, hasn't played this season. The Lakers originally announced on Oct. 9 that James would be out at least 3-4 weeks because of the nerve irritation in his glute that caused him to miss the entire NBA preseason.

Luka Dončić scored 44 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies Friday, joining Wilt Chamberlain’s company with three games of 40 or more points to start his season.

When Luka Dončić isn't dominating the NBA, he's driving around town in one of his many cars. The NBA star loves rare cars.

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Luka Dončić continued his torrid start to the 2025-26 season Sunday night by dropping a 29-point triple-double against the Heat in a 130–120 win. It was his lowest scoring output of the year through four games, though it was more than enough to help him cement his place in Lakers’ history.

Luka Dončić continues to etch his name into the Lakers’ history books and the early 2025-26 MVP conversation. Here's how it went.

Austin Reaves clapped back at Luka Dončić after the Lakers star called him “stupid” as both guards lead the Lakers’ 5–2 start. The post Lakers Guard Fires Back After Luka Dončić