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Lakers' Ballroom Court: Vegas Practice Setup Revealed
10 Jul
Summary
- Lakers utilize a custom-designed practice court in a Vegas ballroom.
- A previous custom court faced criticism for slipperiness and safety concerns.
- The setup aims to prepare the team for the upcoming NBA Summer League.
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for the upcoming NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with a unique practice facility. The team has established a custom-designed court within a ballroom, which reporters observed on Thursday, July 9, 2026. This marks a departure from traditional practice venues.
This new court follows an earlier custom court utilized by the Lakers during the NBA Cup. That court, however, received significant negative feedback from players, including Luka Doncic, who described it as "slippery" and "dangerous." The NBA had provided alternate courts for promotional purposes during tournament games.
It is currently unclear if the new Vegas practice court is an improvement or similar to the one that drew criticism. The Lakers' previous alternate court, not used in a Nov. 29, 2025, game, was returned for repairs. The team's focus is now on optimizing this new setup for the Summer League.
