* The Los Angeles Lakers are playing a lot of games in a short time before the real season starts. This is to make them strong and ready for tough games.
* The Lakers will play against teams they know, like the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors. They will also play the Denver Nuggets, who are a really good team.
* Playing these tough teams in the preseason will help the Lakers see how good they are and get ready for the big games later on.