The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2026-27 schedule options a number of main video games for Luka Doncic as he begins his first season main the franchise with out LeBron James.
Los Angeles opens in opposition to Stephen Curry and the Warriors on Oct. 21. New heart Walker Kessler then returns to Utah on Oct. 25 to face his former crew.
Doncic will meet Victor Wembanyama and the defending Western Convention champion Spurs on Nov. 27 earlier than the Lakers face Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and the Timberwolves twice in December.
The most important matchup comes on Christmas Day, when James returns to Los Angeles with the 76ers for his first sport in opposition to his former crew.
Different notable video games embrace the Celtics on Jan. 7 and the Thunder on Jan. 26. Oklahoma Metropolis dominated Los Angeles final season earlier than sweeping the Lakers from the playoffs.
Doncic will even go to the defending champion Knicks at Madison Sq. Backyard on Jan. 30 earlier than returning to Dallas on Feb. 28 for his third highway sport in opposition to the Mavericks since his blockbuster 2025 commerce.
With the roster now constructed round Doncic, these video games will provide main exams for the Lakers all through their new period.
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