After years and years of NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressing his desire to create it, the league will have its inaugural in-season tournament next season. Announced last weekend, the tournament will almost entirely coincide with regular season games with the final being the only extra game on the schedule.
A chance at a trophy and a notable financial incentive both will serve as motivation for teams to take the tournament seriously. Here’s everything you need to know about the tournament for the Lakers.
Who will the Lakers play?
The league will be split up into six groups of five teams each.