Lakers forward LeBron James admitted to having some nerves before Saturday night’s exhibition opener against the Golden State Warriors. James left Saturday’s game fully healthy, and with one game — albeit an exhibition — under his belt as a starting point guard. Playing abroadThe Lakers are scheduled to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai on Monday morning, arriving in China on Tuesday afternoon. They’ll play two games against the Brooklyn Nets, one in Shanghai and one in Shenzhen, which is near Hong Kong. The Lakers will play the Nets on Thursday in Shanghai and Saturday in Shenzhen as part of the league’s initiative to grow their brand in China.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 07, 2019 14:03 UTC