As the NBA’s opening tip nears, the Los Angeles Lakers have started finalizing their roster by parting ways with players on non-guaranteed contracts. Meanwhile, Luka’s remarks about LeBron James have sparked discussions about the superstar’s future, adding another dimension to the team’s already pressing questions.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 111-103 to the Golden State Warriors in their second preseason game. While Austin Reaves sat out entirely, a $200,000 watch from LeBron James and Bronny James’s candid discussion of personal battles dominated headlines.