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Raptors vs. Grizzlies: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

The Toronto Raptors (2-4) face the Memphis Grizzlies (3-3) at 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 2, 2025 on FDSSE and SportsNet. The Raptors took care of business in their last matchup 112-101 against the Cavaliers on Friday. The Grizzlies enter this contest on the heels of a 117-112 loss to the Lakers on Friday. Brandon Ingram recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Raptors. Jaylen Wells put up 16 points, seven rebounds and zero assists for the Grizzlies. When is Raptors vs...

Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves are quickly forming a bromance

Lakers fans have been blessed to start this season. Five of LA’s first six games have featured a 40-point performance from their backcourt of Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić. The pairing is going back and forth with their record-setting starts to the season, but they’re also building quite the friendship as well. Fans first got […]

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Grizzlies

Luka Dončić returned to the court on Friday, and he dominated once again. He scored 44 points and helped the Lakers win their first NBA Cup game of the year. The Lakers’ offense slowed down in the second quarter, but they responded well after halftime. With Luka going berserk, they were able to win easily […]

Lakers begin NBA Cup play with win over Grizzlies

With Luka Dončić and Marcus Smart back, the Lakers took care of business, beating the Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night. This was LA’s first NBA Cup game, and they are off to a perfect start with this convincing win. Luka looked like his usual self in this game. He had 44 points, 12 rebounds and […]

Luka Dončić, Marcus Smart available vs. Grizzlies

The Lakers will have much closer to a full roster on Friday night as they begin NBA Cup play. Luka Dončić will be available, making his return to the Lakers after missing the past three games due to a finger sprain and lower left leg contusion. Los Angeles will also have Marcus Smart back. He […]

How to Watch the Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets Game

The Timberwolves look to right the ship as they head to the East Coast to take on the Charlotte Hornets. The Timberwolves dropped a wild game Wednesday night against a depleted Lakers squad after climbing back from a double-digit deficit late in the game. After being in a malaise for much of the contest, they […]

Lakers fans loved Austin Reaves’ opening week play

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Lakers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Despite having up to seven players out for games during the first week of NBA action, the Lakers […]

Maxi Kleber’s oblique strain injury, explained

Los Angeles Lakers’ big man Maxi Kleber has been sidelined for the regular season with an oblique strain and is set to be re-evaluated within the next week. The setback is the third in a string of injuries for the German international, who missed over three months last season with a foot fracture and then […]

5 things we’ve learned from the Lakers first five games

The severely shorthanded Lakers team that went 1-5 in the preseason cautiously stepped its way into the regular season only to become just as banged up, but have somehow found much different results by going 3-2 in their first five contests. Prepared to be down LeBron James, the team has already also had Luka Dončić, […]

Exclusive Interview: Not Just Another Game

It wasn’t just another game. This was the second game of the season for both the Minnesota Timberwolves and Los Angeles Lakers, but the first night of NBA on Prime Video. It was a prime time matchup on opening weekend featuring a 2025 NBA playoff rematch. The Los Angeles faithful were out in full force, […]

How Austin Reaves ascended to superstardom to start the season

Austin Reaves’ career has been defined by him stepping up to the challenge. His path from undrafted rookie to Lakers superstar has been a steady upward climb, something not always common in the NBA. Each season, he’s been asked to take on a bigger role and each season, he’s answered the bell. However, the latest […]

Lakers vs Grizzlies preview: NBA Cup tips off

The Lakers’ brief road trip continues in Memphis where they will take on the Grizzlies (3-2) for the first time this season. This marks the first game of the NBA Cup. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Oct 31 Where: FedEx Forum Watch: Prime Video, Spectrum Sportsnet It’s that time […]

Two Words, Wolves Pod: Austin Reaves Buries the Wolves at the Buzzer

On today’s episode, Harrison Faigen of SB Nation joins the show to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Wednesday night meeting between the two teams that saw the Wolves fall to 2-3. — The Timberwolves’ defense has been utterly terrible five games into the season. They rank 28th in defensive efficiency, a […]

Mark Walter officially acquires majority stake of Lakers

Mark Walter is officially the majority owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Moments after the sale received unanimous approval from the NBA Board of Governors, the Lakers announced Mark Walter as the new majority stakeholder in the franchise. “The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, defined by […]

Player Grades: Lakers vs. Wolves

The Lakers didn’t make things easy for themselves against the Wolves. They led by 20 points in this game, but a fourth-quarter collapse had them down by one with 10.2 seconds to go. A loss would’ve been particularly devastating since both Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia were having incredible games. However, Reaves saved the day, […]

Lakers 116, Timberwolves 115: Woof.

The ESPN primetime matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers perhaps wasn’t what it was billed to be before the season, versus what it ended up being on the floor. Still down Anthony Edwards and Jaylen Clark, the Wolves faced a Laker squad that could only physically dress eight players for Wednesday […]

Austin Reaves game-winner gives Lakers victory over Wolves

The undermanned Lakers secured an impressive, 116-115 win over the Wolves on Wednesday night. The Lakers were up by as many as 20 points against the Wolves, but trailed by one with 10.6 seconds left. In a last-chance effort to take the win, Reaves did just that with a shot right at the buzzer.  Jake […]

Lakers have assigned Adou Thiero to South Bay

Adou Theiro has yet to play any kind of games donning a purple and gold jersey. The Lakers rookie missed Summer League and preseason action while recovering from knee surgery. Now that the regular season has begun, he has remained out. However, on Wednesday, there was a positive update for Thiero, he’s been cleared for […]

FanDuel Promo Code WINS $300 Including Blue Jays at Dodgers, Lakers at T-Wolves

Yes, it’s Wednesday. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it with a FanDuel promo code that wins you a $300 bonus. Here are the details, along with some games to keep an eye on tonight. Get your $500 deposit bonus on BN Fantasy FanDuel Promo Code For the FanDuel promo code, place just a $5 bet after you sign up. If you win that bet, you will receive $300 in bonus bets. Think about it, if you usually bet $5 on a wager with +100 odds, you would win just $5. With this promo, if y...

Jaxson Hayes available, Marcus Smart ruled out vs. Wolves

Only four games into the season the Lakers are already dealing with a ton of injuries. In their last game against the Blazers, they had seven players out, including their two biggest stars, LeBron James and Luka Dončić. While none of the injuries are considered long-term concerns, they are causing short-term problems as the bench […]

NBA Odds for Wednesday Night Including Cavs vs Celtics, Lakers vs T-Wolves

We have a massive slate around The Association tonight! 10 games get underway this evening, featuring some of the best teams and biggest names in basketball. Here’s a look at some NBA odds for this evening’s matchups. Mar 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images NBA Odds – Wednesday, October 29th Matchup S...