The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns and L.A. Clippers as part of the 2020-21 NBA preseason schedule.
L.A. opens their exhibition schedule by playing host their local rivals on Friday, Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. PT in their return to Staples Center. The Lakers have not played at home since mid-March when the league was shut down due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The showdown will also mark the first game Montrezl Harrell faces his former teammates wearing the purple and gold jersey. The two L.A. teams then square off again two days later at 6:30 p.