All 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season. Beginning Oct. 31 and continuing through Nov. 28, each team will play four Group Play games on designated “Cup Nights” – one game against each opponent in its group, with two games at home and two on the road.

Find out which other teams will be in West Group B along with the Lakers for this coming season's Emirates NBA Cup.

The NBA has received mixed reactions to the Emirates NBA Cup, the league's new in-season tournament that offers finalists a trip to Las Vegas and rewards winner