Lakers preseason designated home schedule: vs. Suns, Warriors, Mavericks, Kings vs. Flagg in focus

On June 3, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced the 2025-26 season of the team's preseason designated home schedule, and they will play the Suns, Warriors, Mavericks, and Kings as home teams, two of which are played at the Lakers' real home court, and the other two are at Acrisure Arena in California and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Their pre-season away fixtures will be announced at a later date.

The details are as follows (Beijing time)——

Oct. 4, 10 a.m.: Lakers home (Acrisure Arena, California) vs. Suns

Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.: Lakers home (Los Angeles Crypto Arena) vs. Warriors

Oct. 16, 10 a.m.: Lakers home (T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas) vs. Mavericks

Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m.: Lakers home (Crypto Arena, Los Angeles) vs. Kings

Since it is a pre-season, the stars of both sides may not play, and even if they do, they will only play for a short time, but it is still quite interesting. In the first game against the Suns, this may be an opponent without Durant, and in the second game against the Warriors, the lineup around Curry may have been adjusted. As for the confrontation with the Mavericks, it is basically certain that Flagg, who will become the top pick, will be a major attraction.

The Mavericks won the lottery draw, a situation that stemmed in large part from the aftermath of the Doncic trade. Throughout the season, the team was plagued by injuries and key players were absent in turns, and eventually fell into the lottery. For a team with only a 1.8% chance of winning the top pick, they bucked the trend and turned the tables a miracle. Of course, there are also media and fans who speculate that this is the league's "compensation" for the Mavericks.

In addition, Owen is still recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and will certainly not be available for preseason. At the moment, it seems that the Mavericks will need to find a reliable player to play as the starting point guard during Irving's absence.

The Lakers' offseason operations will also be of concern. The Lakers lost to the Timberwolves in the first round, and it is clear that finding a quality center is a priority. They could be targeted through the free agent market or a trade, and the frontcourt roster is expected to be refreshed next season.

The Lakers are expected to take their place in the Western Conference competition next season, and the preseason game may give fans a sneak peek into the team's form. Of course, teams don't usually show their full strength in preseason, but being able to see an NBA game after a few months off is enough to get Lakers fans excited.