The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Golden State Warriors in a preseason showdown this Friday night, and fans can expect to see star forward LeBron James in action. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James had previously expressed his intention to participate in about half of the Lakers’ preseason games, a strategic move to manage his workload as he advances further in his career.

While preseason games may not carry significant weight in terms of standings, the prospect of seeing both Steph Curry and LeBron James sharing the court is always an exciting spectacle. Both these basketball icons are slated to take the floor, promising an entertaining atmosphere in Los Angeles, even if it is just a preseason exhibition.

For the Lakers, continuity reigns as they return a roster very similar to the one they concluded the previous season with. Thus, the task of integrating new pieces is minimal. Nevertheless, preseason matchups provide valuable opportunities for fine-tuning, especially after an extended offseason, and the Lakers aim to extract meaningful insights from their encounter with the Warriors.

On the other side of the court, the Warriors are also eager for these preseason reps, given the significant changes made to their team during the offseason. Although Draymond Green remains absent, Golden State looks forward to further acclimating Chris Paul to their roster, seizing the chance for vital practice and cohesion-building.