Lakers announce 2026-27 schedule featuring key early matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers released their full schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season on August 13. Coach JJ Redick will lead the team, headlined by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers will start the season with eight of their first ten games against Western Conference opponents. They will also face the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat in the early part of their campaign. The Lakers have 14 back-to-back games scheduled, and their longest road trip will occur from January 28 to February 8, including a matchup against the New York Knicks. Nationally, the Lakers will make 34 televised appearances, the most in the NBA.
- •Lakers begin with 8 of 10 games against Western Conference teams.
- •Team features Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- •14 back-to-back games are on this season's schedule.
- •Longest road trip spans from January 28 to February 8.
- •Lakers have 34 nationally televised games, most in the league.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers schedule: What to know for 2026-27 season
"Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers will have an opportunity to remain a contender in the Western Conference for the 2026-27 season.
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