Los Angeles Lakers: Biggest Games on NBA Regular Season Schedule By Month

Most years, the start of Lakers training camp means a trip to Hawaii for the likes of Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson.

This time around, the Purple and Gold is taking its preseason act to the east, across the Atlantic, as part of the NBA's Europe Live event.

For now, the Lakers remain focused on getting back in shape for the long haul of the NBA season while spreading the league's good will around London and Barcelona.

Once back in the states, it'll come down to brass tacks, with the grind of an 82-game schedule looming before LA has any shot at defending its last two titles with a third.

With that in mind, here are the seven biggest games to watch for on the Lakers' season slate, one for each of the months leading up to the playoffs.

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