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Kevon Looney - Coming off bench Looney will come off the bench for Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, with Walker Kessler making his preseason debut, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Looney will shift to a reserve role after previously working with the starting unit. Kessler's return adds another option to the Lakers' frontcourt rotation and could impact Looney's playing time as the team prepares for the regular season.

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Jake LaRavia - Enters starting lineup LaRavia will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact LaRavia will get an opportunity to work with the Lakers' first unit against the Warriors. The versatile forward will look to make an impact with his perimeter shooting and defensive contributions as Los Angeles continues evaluating its rotation ahead of the regular season.

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Matisse Thybulle - Starting Tuesday Thybulle will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against Sacramento, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Thybulle will get an opportunity with Portland's first unit against the Kings. The defensive-minded wing will look to make an impact with his steals and perimeter defense, though his offensive contributions have historically been limited. His starting assignment Tuesday doesn't necessarily indicate that he'll hold a first-unit role when the regular season begins.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cameron Carr - Out Tuesday Carr (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact Carr remains day-to-day but will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. His final chance to play again in the preseason will come Friday against Denver.

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Collin Sexton - Ruled out Tuesday Sexton (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact Sexton remains day-to-day with a lower-leg injury. His final chance to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against the Nuggets.

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Adou Thiero - Ruled out Tuesday Thiero (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact Thiero is among several Lakers players who have been ruled out, though the team hasn't specified the reason for his absence. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the young forward remains day-to-day, leaving open the possibility of a return for Friday's preseason finale against Denver.

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Ziaire Williams - Remains sidelined Tuesday Williams (foot) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact Williams continues to deal with a foot contusion that has kept him out of recent preseason action. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the forward remains day-to-day, suggesting the injury isn't considered a long-term concern. Williams' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against Denver in the Lakers' preseason finale.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic - Resting on Tuesday Doncic will be rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Impact There is no injury to report and this is reported to be a planned night off for Doncic. He will have one more chance to get some exhibition reps in Friday against Denver.

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Walker Kessler - Will play Tuesday Kessler (finger) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kessler jammed his finger during training camp but has been cleared to make his 2026 preseason debut Tuesday. The big man appeared in just five regular-season games with Utah in 2025-26 due to a shoulder injury and will look to bounce back in his first year with the Lakers.

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Walker Kessler - Practices Sunday Kessler (finger) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kessler has yet to suit up in the preseason after jamming his finger during training camp, though the injury isn't viewed as a long-term concern. The big man can be considered questionable for Tuesday's exhibition against the Warriors until the Lakers provide an update on his status.

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