Pacific Notes: Lakers, Christie, Draymond, Waters, Fox, Kings

LeBron James Stars As Lakers Drop Preseason Opener to Warriors in Japan

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers in the preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors in Japan. James scored 13 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and dished out 4 assists in 20 minutes of action. Anthony Davis added 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Russell Westbrook had 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Austin Reaves each added 9 points off the bench.

The Warriors were led by Stephen Curry, who scored 24 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field. Klay Thompson added 17 points, while Andrew Wiggins had 16 points. Jordan Poole came off the bench to score 15 points.

The Lakers shot 40.6% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. The Warriors shot 47.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.

The Lakers will face the Warriors again in their next preseason game on Sunday in San Francisco.

Christie Continues To Impress In Preseason

Max Christie continues to impress in the preseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. The 19-year-old rookie guard scored 9 points on 3-of-6 shooting from the field in the Lakers' preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors.

Christie has been one of the Lakers' most consistent players in the preseason. He is averaging 9.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game while shooting 47.4% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range.

Christie is expected to play a significant role for the Lakers this season. He is a talented scorer and defender who can provide the Lakers with a much-needed spark off the bench.

Draymond Green Apologizes For Punching Jordan Poole

Draymond Green has apologized for punching Jordan Poole during a practice with the Golden State Warriors.

Green released a statement on Saturday saying, "I want to apologize to my teammates, my coaches, the Warriors organization, and the fans for my actions."

Green added, "I take full responsibility for my actions and I am committed to doing the work necessary to earn back the trust of my teammates and the Warriors organization."

The Warriors have suspended Green for the first game of the regular season for his actions.

Waters Impresses In Preseason Debut For Kings

Tyrese Haliburton impressed in his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings. The 22-year-old point guard scored 14 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists in the Kings' preseason opener against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Haliburton was one of the Kings' most impressive players in the preseason. He is a talented scorer and passer who can create for himself and others.

Haliburton is expected to play a significant role for the Kings this season. He is a rising star who has the potential to be one of the best point guards in the NBA.

Fox, Kings Agree To Four-Year, $163 Million Extension

De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings have agreed to a four-year, $163 million extension.

The extension will keep Fox in Sacramento through the 2026-27 season.

Fox is one of the most promising young players in the NBA. He is a talented scorer and playmaker who has led the Kings to the playoffs in each of the past two seasons.

Fox is expected to be a key player for the Kings for many years to come.