The Los Angeles Lakers revealed their pre-season schedule for up coming 2021-22 NBA season. They will make their 2021 pre-season debut on October 3 against potential finals opponent, Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center.
The Lakers will play six exhibition game in October ahead of their regular season opener. They will host the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, October 3, at STAPLES Center. The team then travels to face Phoenix on Wednesday, October 6, followed by a road matchup with Golden State at the Chase Center on Friday, October 8.
The Suns and Warriors will visit STAPLES Center on October 10 and 12, respectively, before the Lakers close their preseason schedule in Sacramento on October 14.
The complete preseason schedule is listed below (all times Pacific):
| Oct. 3 – 12:30PM PT | Lakers vs. Nets | @ STAPLES Center |
| Oct. 6 – 7:00PM PT | Lakers at Suns | @ Phoenix |
| Oct. 8 – 7:00PM PT | Lakers at Warriors | @ Golden State |
| Oct. 10 – 7:00PM PT | Lakers vs. Suns | @ STAPLES Center |
| Oct. 12 – 7:30PM PT | Lakers vs. Warriors | @ STAPLES Center |
| Oct. 14 – 7:00PM PT | Lakers at Kings | @ Sacramento |
