The Los Angeles Lakers may be without two of their star players in Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Whenever LeBron James suits up for the first time during the 2025-26 NBA season, he'll be tipping off the last year on his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for their game against Portland on Monday.

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At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

Meanwhile the Lakers are down Deandre Ayton along with the four other players. That means, Bronny James is recording more minutes this game. He even made his dad jump to his feet. Easy on that sciatica,

Bronny James helped the Los Angeles Lakers earn their third straight win Sunday, improving to 5-2 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a 130-120 home victory over Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat. With several key players sidelined,