NBA is like this, before you join the League, there are all sorts of restrictions and reasons to keep you out.
Once they can't stop you and you're in, then we're all in this together, and there's no limit to making money and creating buzz.
By the way, the other opening game in the Western Conference is Portland Trail Blazers against Seattle SuperSonics, Kobe vs. Jordan.
Since they're in the same season with the Lakers, and Vegas is very close to Los Angeles, the first two preseason games for the Glory Team are scheduled in Los Angeles.
The first game is at Staples against the Lakers, the second at Staples against the Clippers, then head to San Francisco, before moving north to play the Kings, then go to Utah, Phoenix, finish off against the Jazz and Suns, and the preseason is all over.
They train while playing, their training camp will also conclude, officially starting the 2001-2002 season.
