The Lakers remain without LeBron James (right-side sciatica), while Deandre Ayton’s status is worth monitoring after exiting Friday’s game with back spasms. He didn’t return for the second half, as head coach JJ Redick opted to hold him out for precautionary reasons.

LaRavia is such a smart player and when he plays alongside guys like Austin and Luka, he shines. His ability to read a defense and cut into open spaces or relocate around the 3-point line is accentuated by having high-IQ players around to find him.

Luka Doncic had 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, Austin Reaves scored 26 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 130-120 on Sunday night to extend their winning streak to three games.

However, Smart agreed to a buyout with the Wizards on July 20 before signing a two-year, $10.52 million contract with the Lakers two days later, per Spotrac. The 31-year-old is now enjoying a key role on a contending team, as he averaged 27.3 minutes per game entering Sunday night’s matchup with the Miami Heat.

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Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers are 4-2 in the 2025-26 season and coming off an impressive win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. Doncic returne

NBA legend LeBron James “has never” thought about requesting a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Lakers Daily. Noise about James being unhappy with the Lakers “has come from teams trying to get him.