The Los Angeles Lakers were missing a ton of production on Sunday night. That meant Bronny James had a chance at more run than usual as the Lakers took on the Sacramento Kings. Before Sunday night, Bronny had played just three minutes this season.

Video highlights of Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic who dropped 49 points in the win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

No LeBron James, no Luka Doncic, no problem for the Lakers, who got 51 points from Austin Reaves to get the road victory against the Sacramento Kings.

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura spoke about Deandre Ayton’s impact on offense following the team‘s first preseason win.

On Tuesday as they began their season, Luka Dončić greeted the crowd from midcourt pregame. He was easily the Lakers’ best and most important player — 43 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists in nearly 41 minutes to start a year in which plenty of people believe he can win his first Most Valuable Player.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.

The Golden State Warriors suffered their first loss of the preseason. The Steve Kerr-coached Warriors were held in check by their rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lakers star Luka Doncic missed Sunday’s game vs. Kings with a finger sprain and leg contusion; he’s expected to be back sometime in November.

JJ Redick has to be frustrated that this problem still exists for the Lakers heading into the new season as seen in their opening night loss.