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Lakers Hit With Alarming Injury News On New $9.3M Star Before Regular Season

In its own little ways, the start of this season somewhat feels like the end of last regular season. The Los Angeles Lakers may be trying to convince us that there are no concerns on the injury front, but there…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 11:02 AM
Lakers Hit With Alarming Injury News On New $9.3M Star Before Regular Season
Key Things to Know
  • Collin Sexton is day-to-day with a lower leg injury and has not yet scrimmaged during preseason.
  • Lakers reporter Jovan Buha stated there is a chance Sexton does not play at all this preseason.
  • Walker Kessler has no firm return timetable due to a finger injury.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers are managing early injury concerns ahead of the regular season, most notably involving guard Collin Sexton. Head coach JJ Redick revealed that Sexton is considered day-to-day with a lower leg injury and remains a modified participant in practice without scrimmaging. According to Lakers reporter Jovan Buha, Sexton has not taken part in full scrimmages throughout training camp and might miss the remainder of the preseason schedule.

Alongside Sexton, center Walker Kessler is sidelined with a finger injury with no firm timetable for his return, while forward Ziaire Williams is dealing with a foot contusion. Heavy's Adel Ahmad notes that these absences present chemistry hurdles for the Lakers, who added nine new players to the roster ahead of the upcoming campaign.

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