The Lakers opened a season without LeBron James on the roster for the first time since 2017, and Luka Dončić led Wednesday’s 127-105 win over Golden State with 28 points.
Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams will fill the Lakers’ last two starting spots Wednesday against Golden State, joining Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler.
Brandin Podziemski is out for Wednesday’s opener with back soreness, while Charles Bassey also sits with knee tendinitis and Steph Curry’s ankle scare was only a mild tweak.
Golden State is exploring trade options for Kristaps Porziņģis, according to ESPN, while the team opens the season carrying major injury-related salary on the roster.
Golden State is exploring trade options for Kristaps Porziņģis while he continues dealing with health issues tied to a POTS diagnosis, according to ESPN.
Golden State opens at Los Angeles with Brandin Podziemski ruled out for lower-back soreness, Charles Bassey questionable, and Stephen Curry probable after a right ankle sprain.
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LAL
GSW
GuardLuka Doncic
ForwardMatisse Thybulle
ForwardZiaire Williams
GuardAustin Reaves
CenterWalker Kessler
GuardStephen Curry
CenterDraymond Green
GuardDe'Anthony Melton
ForwardGui Santos
ForwardYaxel Lendeborg
