These NBA players have reliable upside that can be leveraged for your DFS lineups on NBA's opening night doubleheader.

Rui Hachimura is focused solely on doing whatever he can to help the Los Angeles Lakers win and is not worried about his contract status.

The 2025-26 NBA season officially tips off tonight with a compelling two-game doubleheader. SportsGrid highlights our best player prop bets for the action.

Rui Hachimura isn’t stepping into unfamiliar territory — he’s stepping into a bigger spotlight. The 27-year-old forward has been a steady starter for the Los Angeles Lakers, but with LeBron James sidelined to start the 2025–26 season,

Iztok Franko says Rui Hachimura drives more when LeBron James is off the court. While James is playing, he gets more shots.

The NBA season opens Tuesday with a record 135 players born outside the U.S. They come from 43 countries, with 71 players from Europe.

Maxi Kleber won’t be on the floor when the regular season tips off. The Lakers announced the veteran forward has an oblique strain and will be reevaluated in about two weeks, meaning he’s likely out for at least the first eight games.

The Los Angeles Lakers might need to pull off a midseason trade to bolster their lineup, although they might find a shortage of interest.

This Lakers player may be poised for a bigger breakout than many anticipate amid LeBron James' battle with sciatica.

The Lakers announced Tuesday that Kleber will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a left oblique strain, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports. Kleber had been expected to be a fringe rotation player heading into the season,

In a viral clip from the Lakers' game against the Mavericks, Luka Doncic is seen excitedly bumping Hachimura, sitting on the bench.