Key Offseason Dates
Just a week and a day after the Lakers celebrated their 2009 title with a parade through Los Angeles, the team's executives will participate in the 2009 NBA Draft (June 25) before moving on to free agency, Summer League in Vegas, offseason workouts, training camp and the preseason.
Here's a general schedule for those events:
June 25: The 2009 NBA Draft
On June 25th at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Lakers will participate in the 2009 NBA Draft, in which the team has picks at No. 29 of Round 1 and 42 and 59 of Round 2.
July 1-7: Free Agency Moratorium Period:
On July 1st, free agents are allowed to negotiate and communicate with teams, but are not allowed to sign contracts until July 7th, which marks the first day of unrestricted free agency.
July 10 - 19: NBA Summer league, Las Vegas
NBA rookies, young players and undrafted free agents go head-to-head with between four and seven games daily in Las Vegas at the Summer League. The Lakers will likely send their new draft picks and some of their younger players to compete in L.A. uniforms.
Early October: Training Camp
Set to take place at the Lakers' practice facility in El Segundo, L.A. will open its title defense.
October 7: Preseason game No. 1 at Anaheim's Honda Center
The Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors in preseason game No. 1. Find a complete pre-season schedule and ticket information, click HERE.
