NBA scout pours cold water on LeBron James and Luka Doncic's scorching hot Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

One month into the NBA season, some common concerns are emerging across the league, and the biggest one might be the injury bug (or bugs).

Bronny James appears to be on a similar plan with the Los Angeles Lakers this season as he was during his rookie campaign after being assigned to the South Bay Lakers in the G League this week.

The Los Angeles Lakers expected improvement from Bronny James going into the 2025-26 NBA season. The young guard was expected to become a rotational piece this year. However, that's not how things have been going,

The moves came not too long after Mark Walter officially purchased a majority stake of the franchise from the Buss family. Many have felt that even bigger moves could come in the not-too-distant future, and one former NBA executive encouraged Walter to fire general manager Rob Pelinka.

The Utah Jazz (5-8) travel to Crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers (10-4) in a this Tuesday night NBA matchup.

Coast 2 Coast Tuesday Emirates NBA Cup Doubleheader on Nov. 25 Headlined by LeBron James, Luka Dončić and Lakers Hosting James Harden and Clippers in Battle of LA at 11 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

The Lakers have managed to rank in the top three in free throw differential in each of the past three seasons. None of their competitors have managed to achieve that feat more than once. Fans inclined to think the Lakers receive preferential treatment from officials will see that as clear evidence to support their claims.