The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2026-27 NBA schedule is here, and there are plenty of marquee matchups to talk about! We break down the Lakers’ Opening Week schedule and Christmas Day matchup, including the biggest games on the calendar and what the early-season schedule could mean for Luka Dončić and the Lakers.

We’re also still waiting on Jonathan Kuminga. What’s holding up a potential deal, and is Kuminga still a realistic option for the Lakers? We’ll discuss the latest on Kuminga, the Lakers’ roster, and how he could fit alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

Plus, Anthony Slater joins the show to discuss the Lakers, the NBA offseason, the Western Conference, the biggest storylines around the league, and what to expect heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.

🔥 On today’s livestream:

* Lakers Opening Week schedule breakdown
* Lakers Christmas Day game and marquee matchups
* Biggest games on the Lakers’ 2026-27 schedule
* Jonathan Kuminga latest and potential Lakers fit
* Luka Dončić and the Lakers’ championship expectations
* Lakers roster and offseason moves
* NBA Western Conference outlook
* Biggest NBA offseason storylines
* Guest: Anthony Slater

Subscribe for more Lakers news, NBA rumors, trade updates, free agency coverage, schedule breakdowns, and live analysis throughout the NBA season.

0:00 – Intro | Listener comments

7:43 – Opening Week games & Christmas Day games announced

14:54 – Listener comments

16:18 – Guest: Anthony Slater, ESPN

18:19 – Biggest moves around the NBA that caught Anthony’s eyes this summer

22:49 – Anthony’s thoughts on the price tag for Walker Kessler

32:20 – Anthony’s thoughts on the best and worst versions of Jonathan Kuminga

43:52 – What is the market for Jonathan Kuminga right now?

48:00 – Could Kuminga thrive with the Lakers?

52:46 – Wallace Firm ad

53:33 – Listener comments

59:41 – NBA News | Listener comments

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The Los Angeles Lakers&rsquo; 2026-27 NBA schedule is here, and there are plenty of marquee matchups to talk about! We break down the Lakers&rsquo; Opening Week schedule and Christmas Day matchup, including the biggest games on the calendar and what the early-season schedule could mean for Luka Dončić and the Lakers.
We&rsquo;re also still waiting on Jonathan Kuminga. What&rsquo;s holding up a potential deal, and is Kuminga still a realistic option for the Lakers? We&rsquo;ll discuss the latest on Kuminga, the Lakers&rsquo; roster, and how he could fit alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
Plus, Anthony Slater joins the show to discuss the Lakers, the NBA offseason, the Western Conference, the biggest storylines around the league, and what to expect heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.
🔥 On today&rsquo;s livestream:
* Lakers Opening Week schedule breakdown * Lakers Christmas Day game and marquee matchups * Biggest games on the Lakers&rsquo; 2026-27 schedule * Jonathan Kuminga latest and potential Lakers fit * Luka Dončić and the Lakers&rsquo; championship expectations * Lakers roster and offseason moves * NBA Western Conference outlook * Biggest NBA offseason storylines * Guest: Anthony Slater
Subscribe for more Lakers news, NBA rumors, trade updates, free agency coverage, schedule breakdowns, and live analysis throughout the NBA season.
0:00 &ndash; Intro | Listener comments
7:43 &ndash; Opening Week games &amp; Christmas Day games announced
14:54 &ndash; Listener comments
16:18 &ndash; Guest: Anthony Slater, ESPN
18:19 &ndash; Biggest moves around the NBA that caught Anthony&rsquo;s eyes this summer
22:49 &ndash; Anthony&rsquo;s thoughts on the price tag for Walker Kessler
32:20 &ndash; Anthony&rsquo;s thoughts on the best and worst versions of Jonathan Kuminga
43:52 &ndash; What is the market for Jonathan Kuminga right now?
48:00 &ndash; Could Kuminga thrive with the Lakers?
52:46 &ndash; Wallace Firm ad
53:33 &ndash; Listener comments
59:41 &ndash; NBA News | Listener comments
Photo Credit: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ll23rgrkk7tvdjey3kflygoq + IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect + https://www.instagram.com/p/C7cB-1dMEMT/ + Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images&nbsp;

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Lakers Opening Week + Christmas Schedule | Still Waiting on Kuminga | Guest: Anthony Slater

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