LeBron James and Luka Doncic are set to start their first full NBA season together with the Los Angeles Lakers. The team, coming off a 50-32 season and a Pacific Division title, aims to improve with new additions, including Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. The Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on October 21, 2025.
LeBron James, Chris Paul, and Kyle Lowry headline the NBA’s largest 20-year club as they continue to make significant contributions to their teams. These seasoned players represent longevity and experience in the league, offering valuable leadership and skills. Their participation marks a historic moment in the NBA’s 80-season history.
Barangay Ginebra trades Aljon Mariano and Maverick Ahanmisi to Terrafirma Dyip in exchange for a 2027 first-round pick. Coach Tim Cone expresses hope for Mariano’s career reset, while Ahanmisi joins his brother Jerrick at Terrafirma.
Naomi Osaka advances to the Japan Open quarterfinals, defeating Suzan Lamens despite an injury. The top-seed’s win in Tokyo marks her first singles tournament in Japan in three years, setting her up for a continued pursuit of the title amid local fan support.
Erik Spoelstra will lead the USA Basketball Men’s National Team through 2028, including the FIBA World Cup in 2027 and the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028. Appointed on October 14, 2025, this will be his first head coach role for the national team.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala loses to Czech qualifier Tereza Valentova in the Japan Women’s Open. Valentova, ranked World No. 78, wins in Osaka with a 6-1, 6-2 score. The match adds to both players’ professional records as Eala continues to rise in the tennis world.
Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray suffers a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, sidelining him for over a month. The injury occurred during an exhibition game against the Portland Trail Blazers, leaving the Kings to adjust their lineup in his absence.
Phoenix Fuel Masters, led by Coach Willy Wilson, achieved their first win under his leadership with a 109-103 victory over the San Miguel Beermen. Wilson emphasizes ongoing improvement as the team eyes future successes in the season.
Las Vegas Aces clinched their third WNBA title in four years after a commanding 97-86 victory over the Phoenix Mercury, completing a four-game sweep in the Finals. A’ja Wilson led the team with 31 points.
Novak Djokovic was defeated by qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the Shanghai Masters semifinals. The match ended with scores of 6-3, 6-4 in favor of Vacherot. Djokovic, 38, faced health struggles during the game, limiting his performance and preventing him from securing a fifth title in Shanghai.