Luka Dončić, the Lakers' six‑time All‑Star, was first alerted to Mark Walter’s surprise decision to sell the franchise for a record $12.5 billion by his manager Lara Beth Seager while he was waking up in Slovenia. By the time the sale to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger became public on Aug. 12, Dončić had already accepted the news, saying “there’s not much that can shock me anymore.” He later posted on X that he’s used to big changes after his 2025 trade from Dallas and a recent $165 million, three‑year extension. The deal blindsided Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, who learned of it only hours before the leak, and now awaits NBA approval. The Lakers, 3‑0, aim to stay unbeaten against Portland on Wednesday.
After the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep by the Brewers, attention shifts to ownership rumors. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reports that owner Mark Walter has rebuffed all inquiries about selling the Dodgers, even as he recently sold the Lakers and is eyeing a $700 million deal for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks. Despite an FBI probe into his business dealings, Walter’s willingness to outspend rivals suggests the baseball club remains stable. Fans can also look ahead to a healthier roster, hoping star Shohei Ohtani returns to form next season.
Los Angeles Lakers minority owner Jeanie Buss says she was blindsided when Mark Walter agreed to sell his controlling stake to Josh Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion valuation—25% above the $10 billion price Walter paid in 2025. Buss learned of the deal hours before it was announced on Aug. 12, ending a partnership she helped forge after selecting Walter to succeed her family. The rapid transaction, completed within 72 hours of initial talks, raises questions about leadership continuity and promises made to star Luka Doncic, while Walter’s own federal investigations add further intrigue. The Lakers, currently 3‑0, host Portland on Wednesday.
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Kawhi Leonard is entering a one‑week rehab for left‑knee swelling, with a re‑evaluation set for Nov. 4. Raptors officials note imaging shows no acute injury, mirroring his 2019 stint when he missed four games as load management while Toronto posted a 3‑1 record. If cleared, Leonard will miss matchups against the Lakers and Clippers, adding to the 34‑game absence he endured with the Clippers in 2024‑25 due to chronic knee issues. Despite setbacks, he logged 37 of the last 48 games last season and played 65 games the year before, his second‑best stretch since 2016‑17.
The Portland Trail Blazers (2-0) face the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers (3-0) on Tuesday night in a national NBC/Peacock broadcast. Both squads lead the league in scoring—Lakers at 128 PPG, Blazers at 126—so the game promises offensive fireworks. Key injuries include Shaedon Sharpe (out) and questionable Scoot Henderson for Portland, while the Lakers miss Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero. Luka Dončić continues his dominant start, posting 52 points and 10 assists against Utah. Watch whether the Blazers can light it up again and if Henderson can spark a breakout performance against a Lakers guard corps featuring Reaves, Grimes and Sexton.
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Kawhi Leonard will miss at least four games for the Toronto Raptors after swelling in his left knee forced him out of Sunday’s matchup in Minnesota. An MRI shows no structural damage, but doctors will keep him in rehab and re‑evaluate him in a week. Leonard, who returned to Toronto in a blockbuster trade and signed a two‑year, $115 million extension, has helped the Raptors sprint to a 2‑1 start, winning both games he started. His next absence includes back‑to‑back games vs. Orlando, then trips to Los Angeles and the Clippers, testing the team without their star early in the season.
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Yaxel Lendeborg erupts for a career‑high 31 points and 12 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors rout the Denver Nuggets 134‑114 at Ball Arena. Stephen Curry adds 24 points on a perfect 8‑for‑8 night, and the Warriors surge in the third quarter with a 40‑point burst to seize a 24‑point lead. Denver’s DeMar DeRozan leads the Nuggets with 21 points, but the team struggles, shooting just 34% from three and committing 12 turnovers. The win improves the Warriors to 1‑3, keeping them 2.5 games behind the Pacific‑leading Lakers, while Denver falls to 1‑2 in the early season.
The Portland Trail Blazers list rookie guard Scoot Henderson as questionable with left ankle soreness ahead of Tuesday night’s clash with the unbeaten Los Angeles Lakers (4-0). Henderson, 22, is averaging 9.5 points on 38.1% shooting in two games but struggled in a 128-120 win over Sacramento, scoring just four. Portland also misses center Branden Carlson (concussion) and guard Shaedon Sharpe (meniscus surgery). The Lakers have minor injuries but field a healthy frontcourt with Walker Kessler. Henderson’s status could shape the backcourt battle.
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Kevin Porter Jr., waived by Milwaukee before the season, hopes to stay in the NBA despite overseas interest. The Nuggets and Kings, who previously discussed a trade, could still be options, though salary‑cap constraints make a 15‑man signing tricky. The Grizzlies reportedly wanted a first‑round pick to move on from Walter Clayton, and Pete Nance re‑signed with the Bucks on a two‑way deal after drawing interest from the Sixers and Lakers. Washington’s last‑minute talks with rookie Bilal Coulibaly suggest the Wizards still see him long‑term, while Spain’s Basket Zaragoza claims rights to Aday Mara, who debuted with the Thunder, amid a complex legal dispute.
The Los Angeles Lakers head into their Oct. 27 game against the Portland Trail Blazers with a clean bill of health except for forward Cameron Carr (right oblique strain) and rookie Adou Thiero (left knee issue), both ruled out and still awaiting season debuts. Coach JJ Redick praised the team’s resilience after a comeback win over the Utah Jazz, where Luka Doncic poured in 52 points and Austin Reaves added 29. With those two injuries lingering, the Lakers aim to maintain their winning streak against Portland.
The Lakers (3-0) host the 2-0 Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 27 at Crypto.com Arena in a back-to-back opener. Los Angeles relies on Luka Dončić’s 52‑point showcase and Austin Reaves’ 29 points, but defensive lapses—52 rebounds allowed and 34 second‑chance points—need fixing. Portland, fresh off a 41‑point win over Phoenix and a clutch victory vs. Sacramento, leans on Damian Lillard’s post‑Achilles form, Ja Morant’s health, and Deni Avdija’s 22‑point, 8.5‑rebond, 5‑assist average. Key injuries: Lakers missing Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero; Blazers out Shaedon Sharpe, with Carlson and Scoot Henderson questionable. The matchup could deliver the first loss for either unbeaten team.
The Lakers start 3-0 despite injuries to Adou Thiero (knee swelling) and Cameron Carr (oblique strain), thanks to a scorching backcourt – Luka Doncic averages 34.3 points, 8 assists, 7.3 rebounds, while Austin Reaves adds 26.7 points on 63.9% shooting. Both were Western Conference Player of the Week nominees. Meanwhile, the Nets stumble to 0-3, with close losses to the Hornets and Cavs and a blowout by the Pacers, leaving coach Jordi Fernandez scrambling for consistency. Cleveland’s new addition James Harden posts 14 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6 assists in two games, but his 10 turnovers highlight the Cavs’ need for cleaner possession as they chase a steady offense.
Rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. sparks the Sacramento Kings despite a rough start, shooting 32.9% overall and 14.8% from three while averaging 22.3 points in his first three games—a 33‑point debut in the home opener. His 73 shot attempts set a rookie record dating back to 1975‑76, eclipsing Kevin Durant’s 64 in 2007, and give him the team’s highest usage rate (34.0%) and second‑most minutes (36.0 per game). Meanwhile, the Phoenix Suns even their record at 1‑1 but still lag in rebounding, and the Valley Suns retain waived two‑way players Koby Brea and CJ Huntley, while undrafted big Rafael Castro is out of the Lakers’ camp.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s road game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to left ankle soreness, the team announced Monday night. Reserve center Branden Carlson also sits on the questionable list while still in concussion protocol. All three Blazers two‑way contracts are out because of G‑League duties. The Blazers (2‑0) face a 3‑0 Lakers squad at 8 p.m. PDT on October 27, 2026.