Kings: QUESTIONABLE - Zach LaVine (illness). OUT - Nique Clifford (hamstring); Keegan Murray (thumb). Zach LaVine followed an impressive preseason with two outstanding games to start the regular season, but the Kings might have to find a way to win without him when they face the Los Angeles Lakers.

A rival coach offered a blunt take on Luka Doncic and the Lakers’ early-season approach, hinting at potential challenges ahead.

After Luka Doncic posted photos on Instagram from Friday’s game with the caption “First 1,” Austin Reaves commented, “make a free throw.”