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Lakers Get Walker Kessler Boost as 3 Players Face Injury Concerns vs. Warriors

The Lakers receive an encouraging injury update ahead of their Warriors opener, but questions remain about three other players.

By Alder Almo · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 12:40 AM

Key Things to Know

Walker Kessler is cleared to play for the Lakers against the Warriors despite a left finger injury.
Collin Sexton is questionable for the season opener due to a right soleus strain.
Adou Thiero is ruled out with left knee effusion, and Cameron Carr is out with an oblique strain.

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Center Walker Kessler has been cleared to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors despite wearing a splint on his left finger. Meanwhile, the Lakers face several other injury concerns heading into Wednesday's game at Crypto.com Arena under head coach JJ Redick.

Collin Sexton is listed as questionable with a right soleus strain after participating fully in Monday's practice. Adou Thiero has been ruled out due to left knee effusion and swelling, while Cameron Carr is also sidelined with a right oblique strain.

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