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# ![@mcten Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::22494516.png) @mcten Dave McMenamin

Lebron James is currently sidelined with nerve irritation in his glute, and the Lakers are taking a cautious approach with the 40-year-old star as he begins his record 23rd season. He is expected to be present for the team's first practice but will be limited in his on-court participation. The goal is for him to be available on opening night against the Golden State Warriors.

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::22494516/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"Quick story on LeBrons injury update:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1976406391427670494) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-09T21:56Z 358.6K followers, 60.7K engagements


"New story: LeBron James unprecedented 23rd season is already off to an unprecedented start for him - its the first time hell miss a season opener in his career. Will we witness a final countdown or merely a bridge to XX and beyond"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1976651804915237330) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-10T14:11Z 358.6K followers, 349.5K engagements


"JJ Redick made his first comments since LeBron James sciatica injury timeline was released and said LAL is still figuring it out. It is unclear what the starting lineup is going to be. Thats the reality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977102810039910899) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-11T20:03Z 358.6K followers, 32.7K engagements


"New story: Luka Doncic says the Lakers have to be prepared to do whatever it takes to win while LeBron James is out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977131919373722094) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-11T21:59Z 358.6K followers, 116.8K engagements


"Deandre Ayton after going 6-for-8 from the field and dishing out five assists Sunday spoke about how hes finding his comfort in the Lakers offense and operating out of the short roll. Really just speaking up Playing in that pocket and adding that to Laker basketball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977599465428295871) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-13T04:57Z 358.6K followers, 68.5K engagements


"First Lakers coach I saw tonight at the arena pregame: Ill f- you up Dave. Lol"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978254852921708713) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-15T00:21Z 358.6K followers, 181K engagements


"JJ Redick says the starters tonight are Knecht Hachimura Vanderbilt Hayes and Vincent. Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Deandre Ayton Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart are out for rest. Bronny James tweaked his ankle in PHX and is also out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978624480734798139) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-16T00:50Z 358.6K followers, 43.1K engagements


"The Lakers will have everyone available tonight against Sacramento minus the guys who have already been on the injury list - LeBron James (sciatica) Adou Thiero (knee) Bronny James (ankle) Chris Maon (ankle) Augustus Mariulionis (foot)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979258234319049097) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-17T18:48Z 358.6K followers, 71.1K engagements


"Lakers starters tonight: Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Rui Hachimura Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979370169844797664) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T02:13Z 358.6K followers, 58.7K engagements


"JJ Redick says Dalton Knecht has had the best offensive training camp out of any Lakers player - they track the data and hes scored XX points more than any other teammate in live play and at about a XX% shooting clip. But Redick says Knechts ceiling will be up to his defense"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977586495314960826) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-13T04:05Z 358.7K followers, 135.2K engagements


"Joined NBA Today to discuss LeBron James sciatica diagnosis and what it could mean in the near and distant future for him and the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1976751527898628422) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-10T20:47Z 358.7K followers, 456.4K engagements


"Give me @RealAClifton @swishcultures_ @MikeTrudell @DanWoikeSports and @jovanbuha @khobi_price for depth. Check ball JJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978239829952405825) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-14T23:21Z 358.7K followers, 201.3K engagements


"New story: Lakers backup center Jaxson Hayes is pursuing a Slovenian passport to be able to play on the Slovenian national team alongside Luka Doncic"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980054409666236860) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-19T23:32Z 358.7K followers, 78.4K engagements


"Lakers starters tonight are the same as the preseason finale JJ Redick says. Luka Doncic Austin Reaves Rui Hachimura Deandre Ayton and Gabe Vincent takes the LeBron James spot for Game X of 82"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980790875463852280) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T00:18Z 358.7K followers, 32.2K engagements


"From ESPN Stats & Info: Luka Doncic is the 2nd Lakers player with XX points XX rebounds and X assists in a season opener all-time joining Shaquille O'Neal in 2000 vs the Trail Blazers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980849797281247339) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T04:12Z 358.7K followers, 35.8K engagements


"A look at Jarred Vanderbilts improved shooting mechanics as he gets shots up with Jake LaRavia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1973485851649982758) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-01T20:31Z 358.7K followers, 1.3M engagements


"LeBron James will be re-evaluated in approximately 3-4 weeks with sciatica on his right side the Lakers announce"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1976392521094934561) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-09T21:01Z 358.7K followers, 584.2K engagements


"The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat to win the 2020 NBA championship five years ago today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977094051695673561) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-11T19:28Z 358.7K followers, 330K engagements


"Luka Doncic on the Lakers playing without LeBron James while hes sidelined with sciatica: Its a big change. Hea a great player. He can help us a lot. But at the end of the day our mentality needs to be next man up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977105553873859068) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-11T20:14Z 358.7K followers, 188.7K engagements


"JJ Redick on what hes seen out of Lakers rookie Adou Thieros athleticism thus far in training camp: Hes its insane. I mean head at the rim. Its insane. Its insane"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977113464901689730) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-11T20:45Z 358.7K followers, 114.3K engagements


"JJ Redick changes Marcus Smarts status for Sunday - Smart is out today vs. the Warriors. However Smart will play in two of the Lakers remaining preseason games after Sunday per Redick"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977521839363797005) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-12T23:48Z 358.7K followers, 89.4K engagements


"Jarred Vanderbilt who was sidelined to begin last season says he feels for what LeBron James is going through with his sciatica. It sucks But I would say were excited to have him whenever he comes and he is available"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1977819487056564380) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-13T19:31Z 358.7K followers, 77.3K engagements


"Gabe Vincent Rui Hachimura Jarred Vanderbilt and Jaxson Hayes are out tonight in PHX per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978171299659665524) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-14T18:49Z 358.7K followers, 367.2K engagements


"Marcus Smart says he will play in the 20-25 minute range against the Suns and explains what he hopes to get out of his first time in a Lakers uniform tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978183681622577191) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-14T19:38Z 358.7K followers, 47.8K engagements


"Luka Doncic looked sharp with XX pts in XX mins but the Lakers couldn't protect a 15-point lead - thanks to XX turnovers - and the Suns win 113-104. Reaves 25p 4r; Ayton 10p 13r 2s 3b. LAL plays DAL tomorrow night in Vegas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978314979591045173) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-15T04:20Z 358.7K followers, 23.3K engagements


"Luka Doncic on seeing Dallas on the Lakers preseason schedule tomorrow: I mean its obviously going to be something. Obviously Im going to feel something every game I play against them. I am kind of starting a new chapter here but its always going to be something"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978336504414957798) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-15T05:45Z 358.7K followers, 348.4K engagements


"Vanderbilt has a left quad contusion and will not return per the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1978673228097683727) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-16T04:03Z 358.7K followers, 95K engagements


"Austin Reaves speaks about not putting too much of LeBrons absence on his shoulders (We have to do it as a collective) while also growing as a leader in his X years in L.A. (My rookie year I literally never spoke. I didnt talk to anybody)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979262503684313325) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-17T19:05Z 358.7K followers, 93.2K engagements


"Maxi Kleber who has been a teammate of Luka Doncics for his entire NBA career in Dallas and L.A. on what to expect out of Luka this season: Youre going to see a lot of Luka Magic. A lot of crazy passes crazy shot-making. Its just what he does"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979264144781250612) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-17T19:11Z 358.7K followers, 81.3K engagements


"JJ Redick with a wink and a point conveyed that tonights starting lineup will be the starting lineup for the regular season opener. However he would not reveal tonights starters just yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979349907761959167) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T00:52Z 358.7K followers, 160.9K engagements


"After not having a field goal attempt in his first preseason game some good bump from Marcus Smart in the 1st Q vs. SAC. He hit a 3-pointer and racked up two steals and an assist in seven minutes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979383806458236977) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T03:07Z 358.7K followers, 19.9K engagements


"Gabe Vincent a game after starting off 5-for-5 vs. DAL is 5-for-5 again tonight to start vs. SAC. Not a bad way to go into opening night and starting in place of LeBron James while he's out with sciatica"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979387634838573422) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T03:22Z 358.7K followers, 21.2K engagements


"Jaxson Hayes will not return in the second half because of a right wrist contusion the Lakers say"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979395071247257801) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T03:52Z 358.7K followers, 84.9K engagements


"Nice moment for Dalton Knecht: After struggling for most of the preseason the second-year guard hits a game-tying X with XXX seconds left here in the 4th Q"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979411059200184606) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T04:55Z 358.7K followers, 20.4K engagements


"Some good signs particularly offensively for the Lakers in their final "dress rehearsal" of the preseason before Tuesday's opener but they lose 117-116 to close out the exhibition slate 1-5. Luka 31p 9a 5r; Rui 18p on; Vincent 14p on 5-of-6; Ayton 12p 9r; Smart 14p 4s"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979412734686171527) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T05:02Z 358.7K followers, 21.6K engagements


"Redick said that X-rays on Hayes wrist were negative"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979415903520592096) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T05:15Z 358.7K followers, 53.9K engagements


"Luka Doncic on what the Lakers have missed the most in the preseason that theyll need for regular season success: Obviously I think the physicality"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979418874333532384) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T05:26Z 358.7K followers, 59.6K engagements


"New story: The Lakers figured out their fifth starter with Gabe Vincent taking the place of the injured LeBron James. Now they have two more practices to figure out how to clean things up before opening night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979441036587078134) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T06:54Z 358.7K followers, 118.2K engagements


"With the preseason concluding the Lakers announced they have waived RJ Davis Augustas Mariulionis Anton Watson and Nate Williams"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1979621585461080434) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-18T18:52Z 358.7K followers, 28.6K engagements


"Jaxson Hayes says he is pursuing a Slovenian passport to be able to play on the national team with Luka Doncic. Beyond the chance to play with Doncic Hayes says his interest has been sparked by the fact that USA Basketball does not hold open tryouts which he doesnt agree with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980001728406962343) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-19T20:02Z 358.7K followers, 1M engagements


"JJ Redick says in order for LAL to become a good team in 25-26 their defense must reach a cohesive level like they had in 24-25. But he has to instill habits not just tell his guys to play championship defense. What does that mean It literally doesnt mean anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980054613786280408) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-19T23:33Z 358.7K followers, 261.8K engagements


"Injury report for the Lakers opening night vs. GSW:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980430078149607930) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-21T00:24Z 358.7K followers, 81K engagements


"Maxi Kleber has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in approximately two weeks according to the Lakers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980657217809576361) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-21T15:27Z 358.7K followers, 91.3K engagements


"Grateful to keep covering the game of basketball and the best league in the world. And the beat goes on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980660585965711610) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-21T15:40Z 358.7K followers, 116.2K engagements


"Quick story on Klebers absence:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980692961626312957) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-21T17:49Z 358.7K followers, 39.5K engagements


"Lakers two-way guard Chris Maon on guarding Austin Reaves in pick-up games over the summer and training camp scrimmages: Its been a little bit of hell but super fun for sure. I like the challenge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980697154877595725) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-21T18:06Z 358.7K followers, 38.7K engagements


"New video essay for @sportscenter: Will Lukas first full season with the Lakers coincide with LeBrons last in the league A look at the Lakers passing of the torch as the season begins with an expert edit from @EricSFensty"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980719445875257727) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-21T19:34Z 358.7K followers, 28.7K engagements


"The Lakers-Warriors game will now tip off at 7:15 p.m. PT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980813415586361448) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T01:48Z 358.7K followers, 101.5K engagements


"Luka Doncic takes the mic at center court to address the crowd before the Lakers season opener:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980818923097583633) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T02:10Z 358.7K followers, 42.5K engagements


"The Arena video board just showed Jeanie Buss seated next to new Lakers' owner Mark Walter during a 1st Q timeout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980823580742152522) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T02:28Z 358.7K followers, 28.8K engagements


"New story: Luka Doncic downplayed his groin issue after the season opener saying it was probably nothing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980896913877791200) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T07:20Z 358.7K followers, 21K engagements


"Deandre Ayton admitted he might be a confusingpick-and-roll target after Austin Reaves blamed some of his five turnovers for making the wrong pass at the right time in the two-man game with the new Lakers center"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mcten/status/1980901413032214566) [@mcten](/creator/x/mcten) 2025-10-22T07:37Z 358.7K followers, 22K engagements