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Lakers preseason schedule: Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis play?

This story was updated with new information

JJ Redick will make his coaching debut Friday when the Los Angeles Lakers begin preseason play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Palm Springs.

It will be the first game of a six-game schedule that will include games in Las Vegas and San Francisco.

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Guard D'Angelo Russell spoke highly of Redick and what he's been able to do during training camp with a roster that returns several players from last year's squad.

"Obviously a lot of things are being thrown at us at the moment," Russell told reporters Thursday. "It's early. It's training camp, preseason and all that. I think the progression we've had here the last few days has been great and it's something to look forward to."

The Lakers' starting lineup for the regular season is expected to include Russell playing alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

"We have some familiarity with some of the core guys that are here and returning healthy from last year," Russell said. "I think the verbiage is high IQ. We know JJ is a high-IQ guy and our leaders are high-IQ guys. I think you start at the top and it's easy to sprinkle down."

Sep 30, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during media day at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) during media day at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Here's what you need to know as the Lakers' preseason begins:

Will LeBron James and Anthony Davis play during the preseason?

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are expected to bring a level of star power to the preseason with both expected to play.

Redick told reporters that the duo will be in action at some point when the team travels to Palm Springs for a pair of games.

"We are still talking through it but they are going to play this weekend," Redick said. "We are still talking through what minutes and rotations will look like for everyone."

Redick wouldn't commit to much more detail but mentioned that a lot of strategy will be based on real-time and how players are feeling during those exhibition matchups.

Update: LeBron and Davis did not play on Friday night against Minnesota.

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What is the Lakers' preseason schedule?

Date

Opponent

Location

Arena

Time

Oct. 4

Minnesota Timberwolves

Greater Palm Springs

Acrisure Arena

10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT

Oct. 6

Phoenix Suns

Greater Palm Springs

Acrisure Arena

9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT

Oct. 10

Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee

Fiserv Forum

8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT

Oct. 15

Golden State Warriors

Las Vegas

T-Mobile Arena

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Oct. 17

Phoenix Suns

Phoenix

Footprint Center

9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

Oct. 18

Golden State Warriors

San Francisco

Chase Center

10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT

Who is on the Lakers' preseason roster?

  • LeBron James, forward

  • Anthony Davis, forward

  • D'Angelo Russel, guard

  • Austin Reaves, guard

  • Rui Hachimura, forward

  • Bronny James Jr., guard

  • Colin Castleton, center

  • Max Christie, guard

  • Jordan Goodwin, guard

  • Jaxson Hayes, center

  • Jalen Hood-Schifino, guard

  • Kylor Kelley, center

  • Dalton Knecht, guard

  • Christian Koloko, center

  • Maxwell Lewis, forward

  • Quincy Olivari, guard

  • Cam Reddish, forward

  • Armel Traore, forward

  • Jarred Vanderbilt, forward

  • Gabe Vincent, guard

  • Christian Wood, forward/center

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: LA Lakers schedule: Full preseason date, times and locations