Kobe Bryant’s return could take place in Hawaii

Lakers Kobe Bryant watches the game during first half action at Staples Center Sunday, March 8, 2015. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News )

Lakers Kobe Bryant watches the game during first half action at Staples Center Sunday, March 8, 2015. ( Photo by David Crane/Los Angeles Daily News )

The beginning of Kobe Bryant’s quest to write his last chapter likely will not take place in the comfortable Staples Center surroundings. Or a contentious road arena.

Instead, that might happen in Hawaii where the Lakers will play at the beginning of training camp, including two exhibition games against the Utah Jazz in Honolulu on October 4 and 6. The Lakers have expected Bryant to return at some point in training camp as soon as he had surgery in late January to treat a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder that sidelined him for the rest of the 2014-15 season. Bryant averaged 22.3 points on a career-low 37.3 percent shooting through 35 games before suffering a third consecutive injury that ended his season. He has one year left on his contract worth $25 million in what will mark his 20th and perhaps final year of his NBA career.

The Lakers will then return to familiar territory. They will host games in Ontario (vs. Toronto on Oct. 8), Las Vegas (vs. Sacramento on Oct. 13), San Diego (vs. Golden State on Oct. 17) and Anaheim (vs. Golden State on Oct. 22). The Lakers will also have two homes at Staples Center, hosting Israel’s Maccabi Haifa on Oct. 11 and the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 19.

Tickets will go on sale at various dates and various prices.

The Lakers will begin selling tickets for their two games in Hawaii on May 21 at 9:00 a.m. HST both through a Web site and through phone (1-808-944-2697), with prices ranging from $18 to $84. Tickets for the games in Ontario, Las Vegas, San Diego and Anaheim will go on sale on May 21 at 10 a.m. PST with various pricing options.

Tickets ordered for the Ontario game through Citizens Business Bank Arena’s Web site or phone number (1-888-929-7849) are priced at $25, $45, $70, $95 and $136. Tickets ordered for the Las Vegas game through Ticket Master or at 1-800-462-2849 are priced at $25, $40, $55, $75, $100 and $150.

Tickets ordered for the San Diego game through here or calling 1-888-929-7849, with options ranging from $30, $45, $75 and $105. Tickets for 15 or more people can also be bought by calling calling 1-619-363-5330 or emailing Jen@JDCgroupMarketing.com. Tickets ordered for the Anaheim through Ticket Master or 1-800-462-2849 are priced at $27, $44, $79 and $129. Group tickets for at least 15 people are available through 714-940-2859 or Honda Center’s Web site. The tickets for the preseason games at Staples Center will go on sale at a later date.

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