The crosstown rivals are in West Group B for the third In-Season Tournament, along with the Memphis Grizzlies, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans.

Full schedules will be announced in August, coinciding with the rest of the NBA’s schedule rollout for the 2025-26 season. East Group A — Cleveland, Indiana, Atlanta, Toronto, Washington. East Group B — Boston, Detroit, Orlando, Brooklyn, Philadelphia. East Group C — Milwaukee, New York, Chicago, Miami, Charlotte.

Once again, the Lakers were drawn into Group B for the NBA Cup and have compelling matchups like Luka Dončić’s former team, the Mavericks, on the schedule.