The Los Angeles Lakers will open the season by hosting Minnesota, will spend Christmas in San Francisco against the Warriors and will debut at the Clippers’ new building on Jan. 19 this upcoming season.
The league officially released the full 82-game schedule for 2024-25 season on Thursday, with the Lakers also announcing one piece of significant business. Opening night against the Timberwolves will be Oct. 22.
The team will retire Michael Cooper’s No. 21 jersey on Jan. 13 during a game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Cooper was elected to the Hall of Fame this spring and will be enshrined in October.