Today in Sports, October 30 - LeBron James makes NBA debut, has 25 points, 9 assists, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals

Austin Reaves has carried the Lakers and allowed them to start the season over .500 despite being very short-handed.

LeBron James is in a record-breaking 23rd NBA season, and while he has yet to take the floor as he continues to recover from sciatica, he’s remained vocal and supportive of his teammates, who have helped the Los Angeles Lakers improve to 3-2 through their first five games of the season.

The Los Angeles Lakers kicked off the 2025-26 NBA season without their leader on the floor. LeBron James has been sidelined for five straight games now, reportedly battling sciatica in his lower back.

LeBron James is currently sidelined due to injury but the 40-year-old isn't expected to play every game this season, something NBA legend Michael Jordan disagrees with

Without Lebron James and Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves has picked up the slack, drawing this wild comparison from Kenny Smith.