Just hours before tipoff, the Lakers announced LeBron James will miss Sunday’s game vs. the Pelicans due to an ongoing foot issue.

The Los Angeles Lakers have unveiled their full first five ahead of their Emirates NBA Cup showdown against the Dallas Mavericks. More news: Former NBA Executiv

Luka Doncic scores 20 of his 34 points in the first quarter of the Lakers’ 133-121 win over New Orleans. Austin Reaves nets 33 and Deandre Ayton adds 22 as James sits out to rest a sore left

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves dictating the offense against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco attended a Lakers game over the weekend. The newlyweds sat courtside, and Gomez wore an all-black look while Blanco opted for a denim-on-denim outfit. Gomez also shared photos from their first Thanksgiving as a married couple. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco had a classic Los Angeles date night over Thanksgiving weekend.

Dallas Mavericks star rookie Cooper Flagg is finally starting to come into his own. After starting the season in a point guard role, one that did not come naturally to him, Flagg has now transitioned back to his spot on the wing, and he's been thriving. Over his last 13 games, he's averaging 18.4 PPG, 6.7 RPG, 3.8 APG, and 1.6 SPG.

Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Dallas last season, but based on his three-word message to his former coach JJ Redick following his revenge game vs. the 17-time NBA champions, there’s no bad blood between the two.

The Los Angeles Lakers could end up making some moves at the trade deadline. One proposal has them add an elite shooter and a solid center.