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″Mar 29, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick talks with Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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”
