Lakers list injuries ahead of game against Kings on Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:28 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Sacramento Kings on Thursday as part of their preseason schedule. Key players missing from the lineup include Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Ziaire Williams, Cameron Carr, Dalton Knecht, and two-way forward Arthur Kaluma. Austin Reaves will make his preseason debut following a $185 million contract signed this summer. The Lakers aim to bounce back after a recent loss to the Golden State Warriors. Their next preseason match is scheduled against the Warriors next Tuesday.
- •Lakers face the Kings on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena.
- •Several key players will not play due to injuries.
- •Austin Reaves returns for his preseason debut.
- •Lakers lost to the Warriors on Tuesday.
- •Next preseason game is on October 10 against the Warriors.
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers reveal injury report for Thursday's game vs. Kings
"The Lakers will again have a few key players out of action when they host the Kings on Thursday.
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