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Watch the Los Angeles Lakers' reaction as they see the 2023-24 City Edition jersey for the first time.

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2023-24 City Edition Jersey - Players Reaction

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Spectrum SportsNet and the Los Angeles Lakers announced the launch of Spectrum SportsNet+, a direct-to-consumer streaming subscription service that will deliver a 24/7 feed of Spectrum SportsNet programming, including live Lakers games and behind-the-scenes Lakers content, to sports enthusiasts. Fans in the Lakers regional coverage territory of Southern California, Hawaii and Southern Nevada without access to Spectrum SportsNet can now purchase Spectrum SportsNet+ for $19.99 per month or $179.99 per season. Existing Spectrum, DIRECTV and Cox pay TV customers who have access to Spectrum SportsNet programming will be able to watch via the Spectrum SportsNet app at no additional cost, and with authenticated access to Spectrum SportsNet+.

“With the start of the NBA regular season, the launch of Spectrum SportsNet+ will allow even more fans to enjoy live Lakers games and in-depth, unique coverage of their favorite team, with or without a pay TV subscription,” said Dan Finnerty, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Spectrum Sports. “By offering a variety of packages, we’re giving fans more choice and flexibility and taking another step towards evolving the Regional Sports Network model in this new era of sports viewing.”

“This new service gives Lakers fans another way to watch their favorite team in action on the court," said Tim Harris, President of Business Operations, Los Angeles Lakers. “The launch of Spectrum SportsNet+ brings the premium, in-depth coverage, analysis and behind-the-scenes content to more fans across the region, allowing us to reach more people every day and grow the next generation of Lakers fans.”

Starting October 27, fans can purchase a Spectrum SportsNet+ subscription at NBA.com/SportsNet and watch across a wide range of devices including iPhone, iPad, Roku, Android mobile, Android TV, Amazon Fire, Hisense, PlayStation and Xbox. Spectrum SportsNet+ will be powered by the NBA’s Next-Gen integrated digital platform.

Spectrum SportsNet+ will include live regular season Lakers games starting Sunday, October 29 vs. the Sacramento Kings at 6:00 p.m. SportsNet’s Emmy Award-winning&nbsp;Access SportsNet: Lakers&nbsp;pregame show also will air 60 minutes prior to every Lakers game throughout the season, providing game previews and coverage. Immediately following each game, Access SportsNet: Lakers postgame coverage will include player and coach interviews, game highlights and in-depth analysis from Spectrum SportsNet’s expert studio team. SportsNet’s 2023-24 Los Angeles Lakers broadcast schedule is available here.

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Watch Lakers on Spectrum SportsNet+

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Lake. Show. Energy.

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We're Back Let's Goooo!

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For the first time in many years, the Lakers are heading 120 miles almost directly east, to sunny Palm Springs, one of the favorite locals of Dr. Jerry Buss back in the day.In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, the Lakers often held training camp in Palm Springs, and on Thursday, they’ll be playing a preseason game against the Phoenix Suns in the brand new Acrisure Arena*, giving local fans of the Purple and Gold a chance to see the Lake Show up close and personal.*Opened in December of 2022Former Showtime Lakers big man and current radio analyst Mychal Thompson will be in attendance, calling the game on ESPN Radio … and trying not to think too much about his time as a player.Palm Springs is a beautiful place that Thompson likes very much. But all he can recall about Showtime Lakers training camps is … well … being exhausted.“Hell!” he exclaimed when asked what a Pat Riley training camp was like. “That’s all it was. Pure hell. Are you kidding me?“I don’t understand how anybody complains in the league today compared to what we did. But we expected it. We were in great shape. We were ready for it.”The schedule was pretty simple. The team would practice from 9 a.m. to noon. Then most players would collapse in their hotel rooms, hoping for a nap. Practices would resume at 5 p.m., typically lasting until 8 p.m.“Try that today in the NBA!”, laughed Thompson.Hall of Famer Pat Riley was “A disciplinarian” in that setting, according to Thompson. “He was demanding. He was a drill sergeant. You gotta be ready to run. And even then, it’s still not enough. Some guys like AC Green were built for it. Byron Scott. Michael Cooper. They were ready.”Thompson typically spent the month prior to camp doing cardio training, trying to make sure he was in shape, and that he didn’t get yelled at.“Riley didn’t yell at me much,” allowed Thompson. “If he said jump, I just asked him how high. Everybody on that Showtime Lakers team was professional and in shape. You had to understand that. Magic, Kareem, Cooper, Byron would get on you if you couldn’t keep up.“They did give Kareem a little leeway since he was older, and he didn’t ask of any drill. He maybe didn’t run as fast as Coop or Byron, but he was out there running!”Thompson wishes the players had more time to enjoy Palm Springs, but they were there on a business trip.“Let’s put it this way: nobody brought their golf clubs,” he explained. “We also didn’t have team dinners like they do now. We were responsible for getting our own meals*. I’d usually order room service. I’d go with a chicken sandwich, a dinner salad, some pasta. Just tried to eat healthy and something to digest easily so I could get up and sprint again.”*The players did receive per diem to cover the meals.Mychal’s last memory of Palm Springs as a Laker came in 1991, when he approached management early in training camp to request to be released, due to an opportunity he had to play professionally in Italy. The team obliged, and Thompson drove back to Los Angeles before jumping on a plane to Europe.The team’s longtime television analyst, the great Stu Lantz, recalled trips to Palm Springs as a broadcaster, but just to observe practice and be a part of the team, since there were no games to call.“The vibe down there was really good,” Lantz recalls. “Camp was routine. They got down there, and just started working.”And on Thursday, the Lakers will again get to work in Palm Springs as they go through final preparations for the regular season opener on Oct. 24 at Denver.

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Lakers Head Back to Palm Springs

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Photos: Pride Night (10/13/23)

SIXT, a global leader in premium mobility services, proudly announces its exciting new sports sponsorship with one of professional basketball’s most storied franchises the Los Angeles Lakers. This multi-year global partnership is one of two individual SIXT sponsorships with NBA teams and marks the first time SIXT has partnered with a professional sports team in the United States -- SIXT’s most important growth market.&nbsp;

Through its association with the Los Angeles Lakers, SIXT will increase its brand presence and redefine the mobility space in Los Angeles and globally. SIXT’s partnership with the Lakers will help the mobility provider transition from being a high-quality challenger brand to a recognized and established premium contender in the competitive U.S. rental car market.&nbsp;

As official car rental partner, SIXT will enjoy a strong presence during Lakers home games, with branded spaces that will be prominently visible within the arena, on court and on television broadcasts. This includes prime locations such as the Lakers Player Tunnel, where the SIXT brand will be showcased. SIXT will also present the "SIXT Man of the Game," the first substitution of a Lakers player at every home game. In addition to premium on-site presence, SIXT will further showcase its brand globally by way of bespoke social content distributed on Lakers social media channels. The Lakers have 70+ million followers across their global channels.&nbsp;

The partnership also extends to exclusive hospitality, ticketing, and merchandise offerings tailored for raffles and loyalty programs. This ensures that Lakers fans have the opportunity to engage with SIXT in unique and memorable ways, further enhancing their connection to the brand.&nbsp;&nbsp;

At the same time, the cooperation will enable SIXT to advertise on a global level with the Los Angeles Lakers logo and integrate it in offline and online marketing measures, for example out-of-home installations in Los Angeles. SIXT will also highlight selected branches, for example at LAX Airport, with spectacular architectural measures.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Sixt Announces Global Partnership with Lakers

In celebration of LGBTQIA+ History Month, the Los Angeles Lakers will hold their fifth annual Pride Night on Friday, Oct. 13, when the team hosts the Golden State Warriors in the preseason at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers will celebrate this special event by hosting members of the local LGBTQIA+ community.

To commemorate the evening, every fan in attendance will receive a Lakers Pride long-sleeved shirt.

Prominent members of the LGBTQIA+ community will be in attendance, as well as members and supporters from multiple LGBTQIA+ organizations. Additionally, the Los Angeles Lakers will recognize and make donations to LAMBDA Basketball, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (GMCLA), Rainbow Labs, Brave Trails and the Sports Equality Foundation. GMCLA will also tip off the evening with the singing of the national anthem.

The annual ‘Laces of Unity’ Award will be presented to Rick Welts by Jason Collins. Welts is the former President and Chief Operating Officer of Golden State and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. In 2011, Welts became the highest-ranking executive in men’s professional team sports to publicly acknowledge he was gay. The ‘Laces of Unity’ Award recognizes individuals in the sports community who have significantly contributed to the LGBTQIA+ community.

Fans are encouraged to show support on social media throughout the night by using&nbsp;#LAKERSPRIDENIGHT

Those interested in being part of this special evening can CLICK HERE for more information.

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Los Angeles Lakers to Host Fifth Annual Pride Night

<strong>Game Time Update</strong>: The start time for the game on <strong>1/17/24</strong> at Crypto.com Arena has been moved to 5:30pm PT