Mar 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick at press conference at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers Make Announcement For 2025-26 NBA Season

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 6:28 PM ET

The 2025 NBA Finals will begin on Thursday between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Following the Finals, the offseason will pick up fast with the NBA Draft and free agency.

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers already announced a huge part of their preseason schedule for the 2025-26 season.

Via Jovan Buha of The Athletic: "The Lakers announce the home portion of their 2025-26 preseason schedule:
— vs. Phoenix on Oct. 3
— vs. Golden State on Oct. 12
— vs. Dallas on Oct. 15
— vs. Sacramento on Oct. 17"

The Lakers announce the home portion of their 2025-26 preseason schedule:
— vs. Phoenix on Oct. 3
— vs. Golden State on Oct. 12
— vs. Dallas on Oct. 15
— vs. Sacramento on Oct. 17 pic.twitter.com/0WvufqpiaK
— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) June 2, 2025

Many fans reacted to the announcement from the Lakers.

@young_jaydeee: "lol Luka going for 50 in the preseason oct 15th"

@Wizelycook: "When was the last time we played dallas in a pre-season game "

@generalgail: "Don’t starters usually sit out pre-season games? Not sure why they wanted a Dallas game so badly if Luka won’t even play."

Going up against the Mavs in the preseason could garner a lot of attention (depending on who plays).

The blockbuster trade between the two teams will likely be talked about for a lot more years.

Via ClutchPoints: "The Lakers will play a preseason game against the Mavericks on October 15th in Las Vegas, the team has announced.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James will take on Anthony Davis and likely, Cooper Flagg, before the NBA season even starts"

The Lakers will play a preseason game against the Mavericks on October 15th in Las Vegas, the team has announced.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James will take on Anthony Davis and likely, Cooper Flagg, before the NBA season even starts pic.twitter.com/2CyvnFw3Tb
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 2, 2025