This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers New Majority Owner Releases Statement After Team Sale Finalized. Los Angeles Lakers new owner Mark Walter issued a statement now that the sale has been finalized.

The Los Angeles Lakers have received an ominous update on 21-time All-Star power forward LeBron James' future.

Doncic picked right back up where he left off on Friday night, scoring 44 points and leading the Lakers to a 117-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies to kick off NBA Cup Group Play at FedExForum.

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2025–26 NBA season with a split decision, falling in their opener to the Golden State Warriors before rebounding with a victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of th...