Lakers' Doncic, Sexton, and three others miss preseason game versus Warriors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Golden State Warriors on October 14 in Las Vegas. Key players Luka Doncic, Collin Sexton, Adou Thiero, Ziaire Williams, and Cameron Carr will not participate. Coach JJ Redick confirmed Doncic is resting and not injured. The Lakers will debut new center Walker Kessler, who missed previous games due to injury. This match provides an opportunity to assess Kessler's impact on defense and rebounding, areas where the Lakers have struggled recently.
- •Lakers and Warriors play on October 14 in Las Vegas.
- •Five key players, including Doncic and Sexton, will not play.
- •Kessler makes his preseason debut after injury.
- •Lakers ranked low in defensive and rebounding metrics last season.
- •Coach JJ Redick confirms Doncic is resting, not injured.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Five key Lakers players won't play on Tuesday versus the Warriors
"The Lakers will continue to have key players unavailable as their preseason schedule continues.
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