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Lakers face Warriors as season opener highlights lineup questions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Lakers face Warriors as season opener highlights lineup questions

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers open their season against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on October 21, 2026. Key focus areas include the starting lineup, particularly who will join Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, with Collin Sexton sidelined due to injury. The Lakers' ability to generate offense from their bench and maintain pace without Sexton will be critical. Walker Kessler's impact on both ends of the court will be closely monitored as he makes his regular-season debut for the Lakers.

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Latest Updates

•Lakers begin season against Warriors on October 21, 2026.
•Collin Sexton is out with a right soleus strain.
•Questions remain about the starting lineup and bench chemistry.
•Walker Kessler's performance will be crucial for the Lakers.
•Lakers aim to improve transition defense and rebounding.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers vs. Warriors: What to watch on opening night

What they're saying

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The Lakers open against the Warriors with questions about their starting lineup, second-unit chemistry without Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler’s immediate impact.
— Yahoo Sports

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