The Lakers now know their 2026-27 regular schedule – the longest road trips (the annual Grammy swing in late January/early February), the long homestands (three separate five-game stretches in December, March and April) and the competitive breaks.

They also know the marquee matchups in which Luka Doncic will be the featured player, leading a roster that was reconstructed around the Slovenian superstar.

Here are several big games the Lakers and Doncic should have circled in 2026-27:

Oct. 21: vs. Warriors in Los Angeles

By the time October rolls around, Doncic would’ve already been with the Lakers for 20 months.

This won’t be his first season…

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