Rookie forward Adou Thiero, who had sustained a knee ailment several months ago, was sent down to the G League on Wednesday in order to continue his rehab. He has now been recalled, which means he could be available to play very soon.

Newly minted Los Angeles Lakers majority owner Mark Walter — whose record-setting purchase of the franchise from the Buss family at a $10 billion valuation was

NEW YORK – The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the majority interest in the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter. The transaction is expected to close shortly.

The Buss family's four-decade run as majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers is ending as the NBA approved the sale of the team to Mark Walter.

Mark Walter is the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers after the NBA Board of Governors approved his purchase of a controlling stake from the Buss family.

Luka Doncic had 44 points, 12 rebounds and six assists in his return after a three-game absence and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night in the opening game of the NBA Cup for each team.

Doncic had missed the past three games with a sprained left finger and a lower left leg contusion, while Smart sat out the previous two games because of a right quadriceps contusion.

The sale of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to be completed sooner rather than later as the 2025-26 season is underway.