LOS ANGELES — The NBA turned the page on Thursday, and for the Los Angeles Lakers , the script for their 2025-26 season reads like a blockbuster movie.

The feature stars LeBron James , who enters into his record-breaking 23rd NBA season, and t he new slim down Luka Dončić , who is preparing for his first full campaign in purple and gold.

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The schedule release confirmed what fans already knew: the Lakers remain must-watch basketball. Los Angeles is tied with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors, and the New York Knicks for the most nationally televised games this year, reflecting their status as both a global brand and a perennial contender.

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