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.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic made NBA history against the Memphis Grizzlies after returning from an injury.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 (10/31/25) in a regular season NBA game at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tenn.

Luka Doncic put up his third 40-point game of the young NBA season in the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA Cup win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

The NBA announced that Los Angeles Lakers star guard Austin Reaves has made history through the first five games of the season.

Follow the action from a 10-game night in the NBA, featuring Cavaliers-Celtics, Lakers-Timberwolves and Nikola Jokić's quest for a triple-double milestone.

The Memphis Grizzlies will open their first game of NBA Cup play against the Los Angeles Lakers at FedExForum (8:30 p.m. CT, Prime Video). Memphis (3-2) finished off a two-game road trip with a win against the Phoenix Suns on Oct.

Luka Dončić was upgraded to questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers’ road game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 31.

At least one NBA executive believes Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is playing his way into a major raise while LeBron James remains sidelined by injury.

Tuesday's NBA nightcap tips off with the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors. NBA season schedule, start time and where to watch.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has not played in a game this season while dealing with a right sciatica injury.