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Collin Sexton participates in Lakers practice, aims to boost defense this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:35 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Collin Sexton participates in Lakers practice, aims to boost defense this season

Summary

Collin Sexton participated in practice with the Los Angeles Lakers on October 19 as he recovers from a lower leg injury that sidelined him during the preseason. Sexton expressed readiness to contribute defensively, emphasizing energy and disruption as key areas for improvement. With the Lakers’ regular starting lineup not finalized, his return may influence decisions on player rotations as the season opener approaches against the Golden State Warriors on October 21. Sexton previously played for the Charlotte Hornets and the Chicago Bulls last season, averaging 15.4 points and providing ball-handling skills.

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Status Watch

•Sexton was injured throughout the Lakers' preseason.
•He aims to focus on defense and energy this season.
•The Lakers open the season against the Warriors on October 21.
•Lakers have yet to finalize their starting lineup.
•Sexton averaged 15.4 points across 68 games last season.

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4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Collin Sexton reveals eye-opening area of focus to bring ‘energy’ to Lakers

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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t yet gotten to see how Collin Sexton fits in with the rotation as the nine-year veteran has been sidelined for the entirety of the team’s preseason schedule while recovering from a lower leg injury. But Sexton was a full participant during Lakers’ practice on Monday, trending in the right direction for […] The post Collin Sexton reveals eye-opening area of focus to bring ‘energy’ to Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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