Luka Dončić Begins Era with Los Angeles Lakers in Season Opener

Luka Dončić prepares to lead a revamped Los Angeles Lakers squad in their 2026-27 season opener against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Ushering in a new era at Crypto.com Arena following LeBron James' departure, the Slovenian superstar headlines a retooled roster featuring Austin Reaves and newly acquired center Walker Kessler. Though the new core played just 13 minutes together in preseason, expectations are high for a deep postseason run.