The Lakers start Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent in a preview of how they figure to line up without an injury LeBron James in the season opener on Tuesday

Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers bounced back to earn a 126-116 win over the Golden State Warriors for their first preseason victory on Sunday, Oct. 12. James went 0-1 in just four minutes of play during the first half of the game before seeing more time on the court in the second half.

The Lakers built a lead up to 21 with their defensive activity. The Warriors went on a run to cut it to 14 late in the first half, although Reaves was fouled on a triple at the buzzer and made three free throws to give L.A. a 63-46 lead at the break.

Austin Reaves has a team-high 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting but leaves midway through the third quarter after a collision with Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski. He briefly stayed in the game before

The Lakers got their first win of the 2025-26 preseason on Sunday by beating the Warriors, and three men led the way.

SAN FRANCISCO – The Warriors will likely be without two of their regular starters for their preseason finale. Jimmy Butler has been dealing with an ankle injury for the past week, missing two games.

The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025 preseason against the Los Angeles Lakers, and the two Pacific Division rivals are set to face off again on Sunday ni

After the 118-111 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Golden State Warriors are gearing up for their preseason finale. Tonight, the Dubs will be taking on the LA Clippers at the Chase Center in San Francisco and hope to close on a high before they face the Lakers on the opening night of the regular season.

Steph Curry and Draymond Green play in final preseason game, while Los Angeles sits Kawhi Leonard and James Harden