Lakers open preseason against Kings in Sacramento on Monday night
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers face the Sacramento Kings in their preseason opener at the Golden 1 Center Monday night at 7 p.m. PT. With nine new players on the roster, including rookie Cameron Carr, coach JJ Redick will evaluate potential starters at small forward and power forward. Walker Kessler's debut is anticipated to significantly impact the team's interior defense and offensive spacing, especially with his ability to shoot from three-point range. The bench, led by Collin Sexton, seeks to establish its scoring presence as training camp wraps up. Preseason competition will be critical for roster positioning ahead of the regular season.
- •Tipoff is at 7 p.m. PT in Sacramento
- •Walker Kessler set to make his debut
- •Lakers emphasize competition and toughness in training camp
- •Bench players like Collin Sexton look to contribute
- •Coach JJ Redick will test starting combinations
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers at Kings: What to Watch
"Two available starting spots, Walker Kessler’s debut and the Lakers’ bench production headline Monday’s preseason opener in Sacramento.
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