I need some advice on securing a couple tickets for a game at Staples next season. I know they haven't gone on sale yet nor appear to have even announced the team schedules yet (although I think that should be coming soon). The thing is I don't live in LA. Nope, I'm one of those rare breeds...a long time Laker fan living in Portland.

I have a friend who lives in LA but admittedly doesn't know much about basketball or how to go about getting tickets. I'm assuming they are pretty difficult to get even if you try once they officially go on sale. Does anyone have any advice that they can provide so I can finally realize my dream of seeing the Lakers play at home? I just can't imagine that it will be the same as seeing them in Portland, especially when I have to deal with mouthy, know it all Blazer fanatics.

Help a brother out please!!!