Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers fell 122–102 to the short-handed Atlanta Hawks, who were without Trae Young and several key players, as L.A. continued to play without LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

The Los Angeles Lakers have produced a good showing early, despite having to overcome some early-season injuries.

The Lakers vs. Hawks matchup was already heating up, and the backstory made it even juicier. Remember 2018 draft night? The Hawks originally picked Luka Dončić, only to trade him minutes later to Dallas for Trae Young.

UNC 2,725-point scorer sticks with Lakers on roster in NBA G League with South Bay originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers ' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, won't lack for scoring this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 7-2, are enjoying historic play from Luka Dončić, and have witnessed Austin Reaves evolve into a legitimate superstar.

Lakers superstar LeBron James is ready for contact basketball activity as he prepares to begin his unprecedented 23rd NBA season.

Los Angeles Lakers governor Jeanie Buss has endorsed current assistant coach for a groundbreaking position in the NBA.