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Lakers’ Walker Kessler gets big injury update after Luka Doncic lands on injury report

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Luka Doncic is listed on the injury report as questionable due to lower back tightness after scoring 53 points in LA’s 124-118 win against the Portland…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 10:50 PM
Lakers’ Walker Kessler gets big injury update after Luka Doncic lands on injury report
Key Things to Know
  • Walker Kessler is listed as available for the Lakers against Detroit despite wearing a left finger splint.
  • Luka Doncic is listed as questionable due to lower back tightness after scoring 53 points on Friday.
  • Kessler has averaged 14.6 points and 10.4 rebounds while leading the NBA with a 71.6 field goal percentage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is listed as available to play against the Detroit Pistons despite dealing with a left finger splint. Meanwhile, teammate Luka Doncic has been listed as questionable due to lower back tightness following his 53-point performance in a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Kessler has averaged 14.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting a league-leading 71.6 percent from the field through his first 10 games with Los Angeles. The Lakers currently hold an 8-2 record heading into Sunday's matchup in Detroit.

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