SINCE LEBRON JAMES arrived in Los Angeles in the summer of 2018, he has been in charge of metaphorically tipping off the Lakers' season. James' voluntary, team-bonding minicamps -- in Las Vegas for several years before shifting to San Diego -- have given players a chance to break a sweat during the day and break bread at night before training camp officially opens.

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will host the Memphis Grizzlies in California. However, one of their best players was unable to practice on Tuesday. Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: "The Lakers say D’Angelo Russell (illness) did not participate in practice today.

See which Lakers legends make the franchise's all-time block leaders list. Shaquille O’Neal and Vlade Divac each earn a spot on the Lakers’ all-time blocks list.  The Lakers franchise has made 64 total playoff appearances and have won 17 championships.

The Memphis Grizzlies play against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. The Memphis Grizzlies are spending $24,386,328 per win while the Los Angeles Lakers are spending $31