Trae Young returns for Atlanta. The four-time All-Star makes his return to the Hawks lineup after a 22-game absence. The Pacers and Knicks renew their rivalry. New York is fresh off winning an NBA Cup, and it’ll be fascinating to see how they look just two days after capturing that crown.

Austin Reaves was named as a surprising trade asset as the Lakers continue to explore roster upgrades ahead of the deadline.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers/onsi as Lakers Legend Shaquille O'Neal Has Harsh Truth for LeBron James.

The Lakers nearly had a very different timeline under Darvin Ham as Bruce Brown confirms he nearly joined the Lakers.

The Lakers will also be without starting guard Reaves (left calf strain) and starting center Deandre Ayton (left elbow soreness) on Thursday night against the Jazz.

Samson Nacua last played for the UFL's now-defunct Michigan Panthers after brief training camp stops in the NFL.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic spent big money to buy everyone in the organization a pricey holiday gift.

Markeiff Morris felt that Lakers star LeBron James didn't get enough respect from the team last season in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade.