Lakers receive surprising prediction after LeBron James departure

Los Angeles lost six rotation players but might still improve behind Luka Doncic.

The Lakers are set to begin their first season without LeBron James since the 2017-2018 season, and are ready to fully embrace the Luka Doncic era. Clearly, the NBA still sees plenty of value with Los Angeles to be shown in the national spotlight quite often. During the NBA’s schedule release on Thursday afternoon, it.

Now that the 2026-27 schedule is out, here are six must-watch games, including LeBron James' return to L.A.

News ArticlePublishedAug 13, 2026 at 01:40 PM EDTChristmas Day gets a pretty perfect matchup at 5 p.m. EDT when the Philadelphia 76ers head to Los Angeles to face the Lakers.There’s an obvious storyline right away: LeBron James is going back to LA to face his former team on Christmas. It should make for an interesting

Lakers Star Luka Doncic Lands on Surprising Side of James Harden Debate  Sports Illustrated

LEBRON JAMES RETURNS TO THE LAKERS! The shocking reunion the NBA is preparing  marca.com