Lakers vs Kings: Where to Watch, Injury Report and Everything You Need to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Sacramento Kings in a preseason matchup on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT, with national television broadcast coverage on ESPN2 and streaming available on NBA League Pass and Kings+.

Both teams are managing several injuries heading into the contest. Los Angeles monitors Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, and Collin Sexton, who are listed as day-to-day. Meanwhile, Sacramento could see Ben Simmons, Malik Monk, and Keegan Murray return to the court after missing previous action.