The Los Angeles Lakers have been afforded the luxury of time. The NBA released the full schedule for the 2025-26 season. One thing that immediately stands out for the Lakers is just how easy the beginning of the season will be.
Luka Doncic and company will have plenty of things to figure out about how this team functions to start the new year. New arrivals will need to get acclimated. Roles and a fresh pecking order must be put into place. JJ Redick will have his work cut out for him in figuring out how to best utilize the roster.