Where to watch LA Lakers vs Denver Nuggets and what time does their final NBA Preseason game start?

The Los Angeles Lakers host the Denver Nuggets in their final NBA preseason matchup on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. PT). Fans can watch the game through NBA League Pass globally, on ESPN Unlimited, or locally via Spectrum SportsNet+. Both Western Conference teams enter the contest looking to fine-tune rotations ahead of the regular season.

Denver holds a 2-1 record this preseason, while Los Angeles sits at 2-2. The Lakers' lineup features Luka Dončić alongside Austin Reaves, Collin Sexton, and Quentin Grimes, with young players like Bronny James seeking rotational minutes. Interior options including Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney will look to stabilize defensive lapses against a composed Denver squad.