Lakers Notes: Starting Lineup Prediction, LeBron James Retirement Discussions, Austin Reaves Called Out

Oct 12, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Lakers have a starting lineup prediction as the regular season is already less than a week away. Future Hall of Famer LeBron James is projected to miss the first few games of the campaign, but his replacement for the time being has yet to be decided.

Speaking of LeBron, his retirement became one of the most discussed topics of the offseason, regardless of whether the King himself showed any indication of it. James is currently rehabbing and preparing to play another NBA season, which is why Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves have reportedly not discussed the notion with him.

While on the topic of Reaves, a former NBA guard didn't hold back when he called him out on his role with the Lakers. Reaves is coming off his best season and will look to exceed the expectations set for him as LA eyes a deep playoff run.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Lakers news (click the headline for the full article):

Lakers Starting Lineup Prediction as Opening Night Nears

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Former NBA Guard Doesn’t Hold Back in Austin Reaves Disrespect

Lakers' Final Starting Lineup Spot Seemingly Down to 2 Players, Says Insider

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Lakers Tweets of the Day:

LeBron is all of us watching Gabe right now pic.twitter.com/KAfQiHaRVv

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 16, 2025

FIVE THREES in a row from Gabe Vincent 🥶

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 16, 2025

Final pic.twitter.com/v7YnkvzeEP

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 16, 2025

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