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Lakers need to stack wins now before the schedule turns nasty

The Lakers are projected to have one of the league’s easiest schedules through the first 10 games of the season.

By Khobi Price · NY Post

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:39 PM

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Khobi Price argues the Lakers must capitalize on one of the NBA's easiest opening schedules to start 2026-27.
The Lakers play four games against the Clippers and Warriors within the first three weeks of the season.
Strong early starts in the previous two seasons helped the team absorb midseason injuries and reach 50-win campaigns.

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Khobi Price of the California Post argues that the Los Angeles Lakers must capitalize on an early-season schedule projected to be among the league's easiest. Under head coach JJ Redick, the team aims to build an early cushion by facing projected play-in contenders such as the Clippers, Warriors, and Jazz over the first few weeks.

The piece notes that a fast start is critical as the Lakers face tough competition from the Nuggets, Rockets, and Timberwolves for Western Conference playoff positioning. Past strong starts, including a 15-4 opening in 2025-26, previously helped the Luka Doncic-led roster navigate winter injury stretches to secure 50-win seasons.

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