Lakers guard Austin Reaves was called on to deliver vs. Kings on Sunday, amid LeBron James and Luka Doncic's injury absences

The Los Angeles Lakers needed someone to supply the offense against the Sacramento Kings and Austin Reaves was willing to take on the challenge.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James showed his appreciation for his two running-mates, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, on Sunday

After spending the past two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton joined the Lakers in the offseason via free agency. The former No. 1 overall pick signed a two-year, $16.2 million deal with L.A., where he has come in as the starting center for head coach JJ Redick.

The friendly banter between Los Angeles Lakers teammates Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić continued after Reaves went off for 51 points in Sunday's 127-120 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Deandre Ayton had the best game of his short Los Angeles Lakers career against the Sacramento Kings. The big man scored 22 points and grabbed a whopping 15 rebounds. Not just that, he severely limited Domantas Sabonis on the defensive end,

Playing without Luka Doncic and LeBron James, Reaves also has 11 rebounds and nine assists to propel the Lakers to a 127-120 road win.

J ust when the Los Angeles Lakers were already short-handed, they lost another player to an injury on Sunday while taking on the Sacramento Kings.

The Los Angeles Lakers face a tough road ahead over at least the next week. Los Angeles will be without both its All-NBA superstars, guard Luka Doncic and powe

It was Westbrook’s 10th game against the Lakers since being traded by the franchise in 2023 after one-and-a-half rollercoaster seasons. While the Kings ultimately fell short against the Lakers, the 36-year-old guard reminded fans of his trademark energy and confidence with a standout performance.

During the Lakers' 80th season of existence (they were founded back in 1946 as the Detroit Gems in the National Basketball League), LeBron Wire is taking a look at each player who has worn their jersey, whether it has been a purple and gold one or the ones they donned back in the Midwest during their early years.