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Los Angeles Lakers Daily Digest – October 23, 2026

The latest Los Angeles Lakers headlines, injury updates, game reaction, trade talk and talking points from around the team.

Walker Kessler had a historic debut against the Warriors

Making his Los Angeles Lakers debut Wednesday night, Walker Kessler put on absolute show inside Crypto.com Arena for his new team and fanbase with 26 points on 12-of-12 shooting, nine rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 30 minutes.

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Lakers encouraged by status of key player’s injury after scary moment

The biggest hiccup for the Lakers during a night that didn’t feature many of them was a scary injury involving a key player on the roster.

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Steve Kerr caught on hot mic calling out Lakers double standards

Steve Kerr didn’t realise his mic was still hot, but fans certainly heard him loud and clear as he vented his frustration over how refs whistle games in Los Angeles.

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Stephen Curry facing harsh reality after Lakers’ blowout win over Warriors

After striking out on big-name targets in the offseason and bringing back a similar roster from last year, the Warriors seem stuck.

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Pacific Notes: Lue, Clippers, Kessler, Lakers, Ighodaro

With Kawhi Leonard gone and Brandon Ingram, Max Strus, and Jordan Miller among several players unavailable due to injuries to open the season, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue faces his toughest challenge yet in 2026/27, writes Law Murray of The Athletic.

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Lakers Reveal Concerning Injury News After Season Opener

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia is questionable for Friday’s home game against the Clippers because of a right ankle sprain. The injury was listed on the NBA’s official report released Thursday evening.

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Malika Andrews makes playful Luka Dončić post after viral Lakers interview

ESPN’s Malika Andrews shared a playful clip with Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Dončić after their postgame interview went viral.

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Collin Sexton to make Lakers debut vs. Clippers

After missing the entire preseason and the first game of the regular season, Collin Sexton is finally set to make his debut.

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Lakers vs. Clippers Preview: The season’s first battle of L.A.

After kicking off the season with a dominant victory against the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers (1-0) will take on the L.A. Clippers (1-0) on Friday. The Clippers are coming off their own strong win over the Sacramento Kings.

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The Luka Dončić debate: Is the Lakers star underrated? ‘It’s greatness fatigue’

"Anybody else puts those numbers up, and they’re walking away with the MVP," Draymond Green said of Dončić.

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Lakers Watch Dalton Knecht’s Suitors Grow to 4 Teams After Release

Dalton Knecht’s Lakers exit takes another turn as four NBA teams reportedly show interest in the former first-round pick.

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How much of a weapon is the Lakers’ new depth?

The start of the regular season brought with it lots to be happy about in Tuesday’s rout of the Warriors. The new Big 3 had huge nights and gave the Lakers a great opening to the season. Prior to all that, we asked for questions and you guys delivered, as always.

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Bronny James was so bad Lakers abandoned having a backup PG with Collin Sexton out

The Los Angeles Lakers went without a backup point guard in the season opener after Bronny James was so bad in the preseason.

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Stephen A. Smith Backs Yaxel Lendeborg For Calling Out Luka Doncic’s Whining To Officials

Stephen A. Smith backed Yaxel Lendeborg for challenging Luka Doncic and criticizing his complaints to officials, arguing that the Warriors rookie should be encouraged to compete without fearing a superstar’s reputation.

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Dalton Knecht Gets ‘Disrespected’ By Ex-Teammate After Lakers Cut Ties

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that after waiving Dalton Knecht, free agent signing Matisse Thybulle has taken his old jersey number.

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