On Sunday, the Lakers faced the Utah Jazz. Once again, LeBron picked up right where he left off. His explosiveness was on full display, leaving no doubt that he hasn’t slowed down despite entering his record-setting 23rd NBA season.

Utah won't be quite so fortunate, health-wise. Forward Georges Niang remains unavailable due to a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, while starting center Walker Kessler is done for the year as he recovers from a left shoulder surgery.

LeBron James has reached that stage in his career where he’s at the top of pretty much every list the NBA compiles, and although there are metrics where he’s lagging behind, collectively, all signs point towards the fact that he is indeed the GOAT.

LeBron James made his season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers at home against the Utah Jazz on Nov. 18, marking the beginning of his 23rd season, becoming the first player in NBA his to do so.

Rapper Snoop Dogg recently met with the Los Angeles Lakers, including LeBron James and Luka Doncic, sharing a viral video of the encounter. This visit coincided with the Lakers' "Season of Giving," where they hosted students for a Thanksgiving Feast,

That said, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that the star forward is expected to make his return in the second leg of the back-to-back against the Cavaliers. BREAKING: Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (foot) is expected to make his return Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing last 10 games,

After making his G League debut on Friday night, Bronny James offered some insight into what he wants to improve on during this stint with the South Bay Lakers.

Leonard will have missed 10 games with an ankle/foot sprain, returing in time for a key NBA Cup game Tuesday on NBC and Peacock.