Lakers Notes: Massive Schedule Leaks, 3 Teams to Pursue LeBron James in Free Agency, Celtics Take Shot at LA

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is ramping up for the season — and he's currently featuring on the Slovenian national team in European basketball.

His team lost, but he looked good amid the competitive German team that he faced, which is full of NBA talent.

In other news, two key dates on the Lakers schedule for the upcoming season got leaked by ESPN insider Shams Charania.

On Opening Day, the Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors in a crucial, tone-setting matchup.

For Christmas, the Lakers play the Houston Rockets, setting yet another chapter in the story of Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James.

The full schedule should end up getting released over the coming days.

The opening day game has extra importance for the Lakers as the franchise tries to keep James happy and show that the team can compete for titles.

James is a free agent after this season, and he should get courted by three specific teams during the offseason, putting the onus on the Lakers.

Finally, the Boston Celtics once again renewed their rivalry with Los Angeles, sending a subtle poke at the franchise over social media.

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