Full Lakers preseason schedule for 2021-22

The NBA offseason is in its final weeks as the 2021-22 preseason games are almost here.

The Los Angeles Lakers will essentially debut an entirely new roster on the court, as LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Talen Horton-Tucker are the only returners from last year.

Russell Westbrook will be the most prominent debutant when the Lakers take on the Brooklyn Nets to open the preseason. Los Angeles acquired Westbrook to be the third star and help James and Davis lead L.A. to a title.

Since the preseason games don’t count, it’ll be an opportunity for the team to start developing chemistry on the court and be as prepared as possible for opening night.

Here are the six games L.A. will play:

Brooklyn Nets @ L.A. Lakers

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The preseason starts off with a bang, The Lakers will host the Nets in a heavyweight matchup on Oct. 3 at 12:30 p.m. in Staples Center.

L.A. Lakers @ Phoenix Suns

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The Lakers return to Phoenix to face the Suns in Game 2; this will be an early rematch for L.A. against the team that eliminated them. The tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 6.

L.A. Lakers @ Golden State Warriors

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The Lakers head to Golden State to take on Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The last time these two teams played was in the play-in game when James drilled a deep three that would eventually see the Warriors fall out of the playoff bracket. The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 8.

Suns @ Lakers