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Lakers face Collin Sexton injury concern ahead of Warriors opener

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2026-2027 NBA season on Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors, they could be shorthanded. Per Khobi Price of The California Post, the Lakers announced that guard Collin Sexton is questionable…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 1:00 AM
Lakers face Collin Sexton injury concern ahead of Warriors opener
Key Things to Know
  • Collin Sexton is questionable for the Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors due to a calf strain.
  • The Lakers ruled out Cameron Carr with an oblique strain and Adou Thiero with a knee contusion.
  • Sexton missed all five preseason games but returned to participate in his first full practice on Monday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers have listed guard Collin Sexton as questionable with a right soleus strain ahead of their season opener against the Golden State Warriors. In addition, the team ruled out Cameron Carr due to a right oblique strain and Adou Thiero with a left knee contusion. Sexton missed all five preseason games while dealing with the lower-leg issue before participating in his first full practice on Monday.

Sexton joined the Lakers during the offseason on a two-year, $19 million contract to bolster the second unit. If Sexton is unable to play on Wednesday night, offseason addition Ziaire Williams is expected to absorb his minutes in the rotation.

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