The Coachella Valley Lakers are set to begin their inaugural season with a home opener in Palm Desert on Friday, marking the arrival of professional basketball to the Southern California desert community.
The NBA G League affiliate of the Los Angeles Lakers will play their first regular-season game at their new home venue, bringing minor league basketball to the Coachella Valley region.
The franchise, which serves as the development team for the Los Angeles Lakers, joins the league's expanding footprint in California. The team's inaugural campaign follows a period of preparation and roster construction over the offseason.
