The Los Angeles Lakers defeated Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 117-112 on Friday night as Morant was held to just eight points in 31 minutes of action. The Grizzlies dropped 42 points in the second quarter causing Lakers coach J.

Luka Doncic didn't miss a beat. After missing three games with a left finger sprain and a lower left leg contusion, he returned and dropped 44 points, with 12 boards and six assists, on the Memphis Grizzlies, sparking the Lakers to a road win in Memphis.

NEW YORK – The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter. The transaction is expected to close shortly.

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, sitting at 4-2 after Friday night's 109-107 home win over the Denver Nuggets. The Blazers are led by a crew of athletic, versatile wings, including Deni Avdija, who scored 23 points to go along with four rebounds and four assists in the win over Denver.

The Buss family's four-decade run as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers is ending as the NBA approved the sale of the team to Mark Walter.

The Los Angeles Lakers have provided an important injury update on superstar Luka Doncic and his return timeline.

Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family.