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Sandro Mamukelashvili - Solid performance off bench Mamukelashvili tallied 19 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block across 21 minutes in Thursday's 114-110 preseason win over the Ki...

Impact Mamukelashvili gave the Lakers a lift off the bench, scoring 11 points in the first half and hitting two late threes in the third quarter to restore a double-digit lead. While he's pushing for one of the open starting spots alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, he'll likely run with the second unit once the season gets underway.

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Luka Doncic - Drops 23 points in preseason win Doncic supplied 23 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 25 minutes in Thursday's 114-110 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Doncic didn't put together his most efficient outing but got to the charity stripe often and finished with a game-high 23 points. However, the star point guard also committed five turnovers. Through two preseason appearances, both against the Kings, he has totaled 44 points, six assists, five rebounds and 10 turnovers in 41 minutes.

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Rockets' Marcus Smart gets real on reason why Lakers moved on from him after productive season | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers decided to part ways with Marcus Smart in free agency. It was a stunning decision considering Smart had a good year....

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Lakers' Luka Doncic admits what made last season so hard during his most difficult time in life | Sporting News Last season was difficult for Luka Doncic with injuries. However, his hardest times during the year last season was his off the court issues...

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Matisse Thybulle - Available Thursday Thybulle (rest) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Thybulle sat out Tuesday's loss to Golden State but will return to action against Sacramento. He'll come off the bench Thursday after starting Monday's preseason-opening win over the Kings, during which he logged six points, two steals and one assist in 18 minutes.

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Kevon Looney - Starting vs. Sacramento Looney will start Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Looney started Monday's preseason-opening win over Sacramento on Monday but shifted to the bench in Tuesday's loss to Golden State. He'll join Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Adou Thiero and Quentin Grimes in the first unit Thursday.

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Jake LaRavia - Won't start Thursday LaRavia is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact LaRavia is coming off a nine-point performance in the loss to the Warriors on Tuesday in the Lakers' second game of the preseason. LaRavia is contending with several players for quality minutes in the rotation, so every preseason game matters for the veteran wing. He appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Lakers in 2025-26 with averages of 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

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Sandro Mamukelashvili - Retreating to bench Mamukelsahvili isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Mamukelashvili drew the start in Tuesday's exhibition against Golden State, and he made the most of his opportunity by finishing with 15 points in 18 minutes. However, the big man will head back to a bench role Thursday as Kevon Looney gets a chance to start at center.

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Bronny James - Not starting vs. Sacramento James is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact James will return to the bench after starting in the previous preseason game against the Warriors. James is fighting for rotation minutes ahead of the regular season, but this time, he'll have to earn his playing time off the bench.

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Luka Doncic - Good to go Thursday Doncic (undisclosed) is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Doncic was held out of the second half of a preseason back-to-back Tuesday against Golden State, but he'll return to action Thursday evening. He looked sharp in his preseason debut Monday, dropping 21 points in 16 minutes.

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Dalton Knecht - Out Thursday Knecht won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to a contusion, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

Impact Knecht is dealing with an undisclosed contusion. His next opportunity to take the floor will come in Tuesday's preseason meeting with the Warriors.

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Is Ben Simmons Playing in Kings vs. Lakers? When to Expect His Preseason Debut The Sacramento Kings received another update on Ben Simmons' status for the preseason.

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Collin Sexton - Listed out Thursday Sexton (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Sacramento, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Sexton has been battling a lower-body injury and will miss his third matchup of the preseason. However, the team isn't overly concerned at this point for what coach JJ Redick is deeming a minor injury for the 27-year-old guard, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.

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Walker Kessler - Ruled out Thursday Kessler (finger) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Kessler will miss a third consecutive contest due to a finger injury, though head coach JJ Redick isn't concerned that it's a long-term issue, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. The big man's next opportunity to play in the preseason will come Tuesday against the Warriors.

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Arthur Kaluma - Not playing Thursday Kaluma (lower body) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Kaluma is set to miss a third straight preseason game, and while head coach JJ Redick said he's not worried about any long-term injury, it's concerning that Kaluma hasn't logged a single minute in the preseason. His next chance to suit up will come against the Warriors on Tuesday.

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Austin Reaves - Will play Thursday Reaves (ankle) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Head coach JJ Redick confirmed Reaves' availability, meaning the Lakers will have one of their go-to offensive options on the hardwood for this preseason contest. As a result, Reaves will get some much-needed reps and playing time as the regular season approaches.

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Ziaire Williams - Remaining out Thursday Williams (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Williams was also held out for the second half of a preseason back-to-back Tuesday, and he'll take a seat again Thursday with coach JJ Redick indicating a number of Lakers are dealing with minor injuries, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. Williams' next opportunity to return will arrive Tuesday against Golden State.

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Cameron Carr - Sitting Thursday Carr (undisclosed) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Carr and several other players are reportedly dealing with minor injuries, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com, but the Lakers aren't concerned about him missing any regular-season action. His next chance to play will arrive Tuesday against the Warriors.

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Lakers' "Luka-friendly talent" initiative validates going all-in Quentin Grimes The Los Angeles Lakers invested four years and $60 million in Quentin Grimes. Luka Doncic indirectly explained why.

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JJ Redick Sends Clear Message About Adou Thiero's Lakers Future Heading into training camp, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick made it clear that a lot would be determined in terms of what he does wi...

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Luka Doncic shifted pressure onto himself with new Lakers roster comments Luka Doncic put his fingerprints all over the Los Angeles Lakers roster. That raises the expectations on him mightily.

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Lakers' new defensive-minded wings remain prone to an exploitable mismatch The Los Angeles Lakers need to figure out what their answer is going to be when facing bigger, physical wings.

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Kaila Charles - Secures five rebounds off bench Charles had two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 83-81 Game 2 win over Las Vegas.

Impact After scoring in double figures in back-to-back matchups, Charles has now been held to two points in each of her last two outings. She's had a somewhat inconsistent start to postseason play, averaging 6.2 points and 4.2 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game over five appearances.

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Cecilia Zandalasini - Contributes in multiple areas Zandalasini totaled five points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and two steals over 20 minutes during Wednesday's 83-81 Game 2 win over Las Vegas.

Impact Zandalasini played 20 minutes Wednesday -- her highest mark since Aug. 27 -- but her production remained relatively steady during the narrow win. The 30-year-old dropped 22 points during the Valkyries' first game of the playoffs against Dallas on Sept. 27, but she's averaged 5.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in 18.3 minutes per game across four appearances since then.

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