The Lakers key schedule is released: Opening the Warriors + Year-end Rockets James welcomes home next year

On August 9, some key schedules of the Lakers' new season were released, with the opening game against the Warriors at home, the year-end game against the Rockets at home, Doncic will play against the old master Mavericks in the end of November Cup, and James will usher in the home battle on January 29 next year.

It is reported that the opening match of the 2025-26 season is the Lakers' home game against the Warriors and the Thunder's home game against the Rockets, and the two games will officially start on October 22; the schedule of the five year-end battles is - the Knicks' home game against the Cavaliers, the Thunder's home game against the Spurs, the Lakers' home game against the Rockets, the Warriors' home game against the Mavericks and the Nuggets VS Timberwolves.

The year-end battle schedule has caused heated discussion. Lakers reporter Daniel Starkand said: The Rockets are not the opponent of the Lakers' year-end battle as I expected, but the showdown between LeBron and Durant will never disappoint.

Clippers reporter Law Murray complained: There are 8 Western Conference teams in the year-end battle (5 duels), and the Clippers are not among them. I would be surprised if the Clippers could have more than 15 live broadcasts in the United States this season.

According to statistics, the teams that participated in the most year-end battles in NBA history - the Knicks 58 times, the Lakers 52 times, the Celtics 38 times, the 76ers and the Warriors 35 times. Only the Hornets have never participated in the year-end battle.

famous reporter Marc Stein reported that if there were no temporary schedule changes, the first regular season match between the Lakers and the Mavericks in the new season was in the NBA Cup at the end of November; this will be Doncic's first battle with the old master in the new season. This summer, Doncic practices hard to lose weight this summer to revenge the new season. It is obvious that when facing the Mavericks, Doncic will play more aggressively.

Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin reported that the Lakers will play away against the Cavaliers on January 29 next year. This is the only chance for James to return to his hometown in the new season. At that time, he will also be the 10th anniversary of his leading the Cavaliers to win the only championship in team history.

The new season James will start his 23rd season of his career, becoming the longest-time player in NBA history, and the first player in NBA history to play for 23 years.

The Lakers have won 17 championships in history. What results can James and Doncic lead the team in the new season? Let's wait and see.