The NBA put forth the next step towards the beginning of training camp when they officially released the 2017-18 schedule, revealing some of the highly anticipated match-ups of the year. The Los Angeles Lakers were among the most popular teams in the NBA, earning 35 national TV match-ups this season.
With Lonzo Ball, Brook Lopez and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope joining the likes of Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson, Julius Randle and Larry Nance Jr., the Lakers have a chance to take a prominent step back towards their winning ways.
Some early showdowns in the season include their opening night contest against the Los Angeles Clippers and also a Christmas clash at Staples Center against the Minnesota Timberwolves.