The NBA dropped the full 2025-26 schedule on Thursday afternoon and while there’s no intrigue as to who is on the schedule, there is still plenty to discuss.

The Lakers remain one of the biggest draws of the league as they are tied with the reigning champion Thunder, the Warriors and the Knicks for the most nationally-televised games at 34.

The 14 back-to-backs will likely rank in the middle of the pack, matching the team’s total from last year. The most in the league last season was 17.

With so much more to unpack, here’s a look at some of the key games and stretches of the season.

Grammy trip

One of the constants on the Lakers schedule is the Grammy trip in late January through early February. Last year, it was during that trip that the team traded for Luka Dončić.

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