The Los Angeles Lakers have utilized the 2024 offseason as an opportunity to let the NBA know that it feels the current roster is good enough to compete. Transitioning from Darvin Ham to JJ Redick has been the marquee move, with a clear declaration that the new head coach will help the team realize its potential.
This October, the process of proving the skeptics wrong will begin when the Lakers take the court for preseason action. The games will take Los Angeles to different areas of the Pacific Time Zone, with an opportunity for fans to digest their favorite team in unusually accessed markets.
Only time will tell what Redick's rotation will look like, but with Anthony Davis and LeBron James back for another season, expectations are high. Preseason basketball rarely indicates what we can expect in the regular season, but an early look at a team with championship ambitions will arrive soon.
For those interested in taking in the Lakers' preseason outings, several games from the team's schedule have been released.
Los Angeles Lakers' full 2024 preseason schedule
Date | Opponent | Time (PT) |
|---|---|---|
Oct. 4 | Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. |
Oct. 6 | Phoenix Suns | 6:30 p.m. |
Oct. 15 | Golden State Warriors | 7:00 p.m. |
The Lakers have released the first three preseason games on the 2024-25 schedule. That starts with a clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which reached the Western Conference Finals during the 2023-24 season, on October 4 at Acrisure Arena in Greater Palm Springs, California.
Following that encounter will be two rivalry games, starting with the Phoenix Suns on October 6. That game will be played at Acrisure Arena, as well. Los Angeles will then encounter the Golden State Warriors on October 15 in Las Vegas at T-Mobile Arena.
Where to buy tickets to the Lakers' preseason games
Tickets for the Lakers' preseason games in Greater Palm Springs can be found via Ticketmaster.com. You can also find tickets to Los Angeles' game against the Warriors in Las Vegas on axs.com. Information has not yet been provided about potential suite rentals.
How to watch and listen to the Lakers' preseason games
For those looking to listen to the Lakers play their preseason games, each encounter will be broadcast on Spectrum SportsNet. It will be the exclusive station for regional broadcasting.
You can also tune in to the Lakers' preseason games on 710 AM ESPNLA, the team's flagship radio station. You can also listen to the team in Spanish on KWKW 1330 AM.
However you choose to digest Lakers preseason basketball in 2024, answers will be provided about how Redick plans to run his team differently than Ham did this past season.