Lakers players, including Luka Doncic, sit out preseason game vs. Warriors
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:30 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Luka Doncic was among several Lakers players unavailable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors at Chase Center. Other players sitting out included Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton, and Arthur Kaluma. Despite his absence, Doncic participated in pregame warmups. The Lakers started Bronny James, along with Quentin Grimes, Adou Thiero, Jake LaRavia, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. The game is part of a back-to-back for the Lakers, following a victory over the Kings. The Warriors are also in a back-to-back scenario, having played the Clippers just days prior.
- •Doncic and several key Lakers players did not play against the Warriors.
- •The Lakers started Bronny James in the lineup for this game.
- •The game follows a win against the Kings in Sacramento.
- •Lakers will host the Kings again at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.
- •Warriors are also managing a busy preseason schedule with back-to-back games.
- 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — The real reason Lakers ruled out Luka Doncic for Warriors game after 2026 preseason debut
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Luka Doncic among Lakers’ sitting out against Warriors
"Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will not participate in the team’s second 2026 preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Doncic put on a show in his preseason debut, scoring 21 points in the first half against the Sacramento Kings before being benched for the rest of the clash.
"Lakers superstar guard among key players sidelined for preseason game against Warriors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 3:30 AMThe real reason Lakers ruled out Luka Doncic for Warriors game after 2026 preseason debut
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will not participate in the team’s second 2026 preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Doncic put on a show in his preseason debut, scoring 21 points in the first half against the Sacramento Kings before being benched for the rest of the clash.
- Yahoo SportsOct 7, 2026, 2:34 AMLuka Doncic among Lakers’ sitting out against Warriors
Lakers superstar guard among key players sidelined for preseason game against Warriors.
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