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Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler sitting out of Lakers’ preseason opener at Kings

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Price, K. (2026, October 6). Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler sitting out of Lakers’ preseason opener at Kings. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/05/sports/austin-reaves-walker-kessler-out-for-lakers-at-kings/

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The Los Angeles Lakers faced their first preseason game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. However, due to injuries, key players such as star guard Austin Reaves and center Walker Kessler were unable to participate. Additionally, veteran guard Collin Sexton and two-way forward Arthur Kaluma also sat out with minor lower-body issues. Coach JJ Redick noted that all four players are day-to-day but did not specify when they might return. The Lakers' lineup for the game was uncertain as coach Redick stated the team is still working through who would be available, highlighting the mystery surrounding how the new-look Lakers will perform against other teams after a week of training camp and intrasquad competition.

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“While both articles discuss Walker Kessler's absence due to an injury, they describe different phases of the situation across multiple days.”

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Reaves tweaked his ankle, while Kessler jammed one of his fingers on the backboard. asserted

Kessler → tweak → backboard

Coach JJ Redick said both Reaves and Kessler were “fine”. asserted

Reaves → say → ?

Veteran guard Collin Sexton and two-way forward Arthur Kaluma were also sidelined for Monday’s game because of “very light lower-body injuries,” according to Redick. uncertain

Sexton → sideline → Redick

Sexton had his right lower leg/calf wrapped during the team’s shootaround on Monday All four players are deemed day-to-day, per Redick. This story will be updated. asserted

story → have → Redick

Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler sitting out of Lakers’ preseason opener at Kings

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