The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the 2026-2027 NBA season without LeBron James for the first time since 2018, embracing the Luka Doncic era. They will have 34 nationally televised games, the most in the league, with broadcasts on NBC, Prime Video, ESPN, and ABC. The season kicks off on October 21 against the Golden State Warriors, with a notable Christmas Day game against the Philadelphia 76ers, marking James’ return to Los Angeles and his first matchup against his son, Bronny. Key matchups include games against the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, promising high viewership for the league.
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