It has been announced that the Los Angeles Lakers will start group play with a road game versus the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, Oct. 31. On Friday, Nov. 14, they will visit the New Orleans Pelicans, and they will host the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks on Nov. 25 and Nov. 28, respectively.

The inaugural Emirates NBA Cup is set to tip off, with 15 games broadcast nationally on Prime Video, NBC, and ESPN. The tournament, commencing with group play, culminates in the finals on December 16,

The NBA has officially revealed its much-anticipated 2025-26 season schedule. Fans worldwide can look forward to marquee matchups on Opening Night, a star-studded Christmas Day slate, the return of MLK Day games, and the third-annual Emirates NBA Cup.