NBA Preseason 2026: Games, Rosters and News
NBA Preseason 2026: Games, Rosters and News The Lakers and Warriors meet in a preseason matchup ahead of the 2026–27 NBA regular season. Updated October 13, 2026 NBA preseason 2026 is entering an important stage as teams prepare for the start of the 2026–27 regular season. From the latest Lakers game today to promising young players, roster decisions and injury updates, basketball fans have plenty to follow during the final week of preseason action. With the regular season scheduled to begin on October 20, NBA teams are using these exhibition games to evaluate lineups, improve chemistry and determine which players are ready for larger roles. The results can offer useful clues about team preparation, although preseason performances do not always predict regular-season success. In this guide, we cover the NBA preseason schedule, the Golden State Warriors versus Los Angeles Lakers matchup, the opening-night calendar and the key storylines to watch between October 13 and October...