LeBron James and Luka Doncic will begin their first full NBA season together with the Los Angeles Lakers on Oct. 21, against the Golden State Warriors.
The Lakers finished the 2024-2025 season with a 50-32 record, securing the Pacific Division title before losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first playoff round.
JJ Redick returns as head coach for his second season after leading the team to a successful campaign last year.
The team saw the departure of forward Dorian Finney-Smith in the offseason.
In response, the Lakers added center Deandre Ayton, guard Marcus Smart, and forward Jake LaRavia to bolster their lineup.
BetMGM lists the Lakers with 16-1 odds to win the championship.
The Lakers aim to improve upon their previous season’s performance and make a deeper playoff run with new strategic additions to the team.
