LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers open their r egular season Tuesday night at home against the Golden State Warriors. It signals a changing of the guard with Luka Dončić, who is expected to take over the team's leadership role while LeBron James plays out what's left of his 23 career.

LeBron James will miss the Lakers' season opener and several weeks due to sciatica. Coach JJ Redick urges all players to "star in their roles" during James' absence. Lakers must use a team approach until James returns, possibly mid-November.

The Lakers face a tough start to the season as LeBron James is sidelined for weeks due to sciatica. Coach JJ Redick addresses the challenge.

The Los Angeles Lakers will be missing three players on opening night as they kick off a new season with Luka Doncic at the helm of the team. For the Lakers' g

The Los Angeles star will miss the opening night matchup with Golden State and delay the start of his 23rd season because of the injury.

Lakers star LeBron James got an update on his potential injury return as he is sidelined to begin the regular season.