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Mark Walter reportedly could be approved as the new owner of the Los Angeles Lakers within the next week. According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, Walter will present his bid to the NBA Advisory Finance Committee on Friday, at which point the committee will make a recommendation to the NBA Board of Governors.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss time into November with sciatica in his right side, and his absence has already taken its toll on the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players, including two stars, in Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Businessman Mark Walter is scheduled to present his bid to acquire the Lakers to the NBA's Advisory Finance Committee as part of a process that could result in his approval by the end of the month to take over the team,

A rematch from last year’s postseason takes place on Friday night, as the Los Angeles Lakers and Luka Doncic host the Minnesota Timberwolves and Anthony Edwards

The Warriors, on the other hand, looked cohesive and dished off 29 assists while shooting 42.5% from 3-point range. Lakers coach JJ Redick said that his squad doesn't have what he called the "connective brain tissue" that the Warriors have been able to build.

Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry led four Warriors in double figures as Golden State took down the Lakers in Los Angeles on NBA opening night.

Jaxson Hayes isn't playing on Friday night because of an injury. Hayes was listed as questionable early in the day with left knee soreness. Head coach JJ Redick told reporters at about 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) that Hayes would miss the game.