The NBA launched the inaugural in-season tournament this year to spark interest and intensity during the early parts of the NBA season.
Every NBA team participates and the league is split into eight groups. The Lakers are in West Group A with the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers.
The group play games occur during Tournament Nights on Tuesdays and Fridays and, in another effort to help signify these are more than just regular season games, the NBA has added new courts for each team, which will only be used for in-season tournament play.