Kaluma (lower body) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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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Lakers' Arthur Kaluma: Out again Tuesday
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Kaluma (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game Golden State, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Kaluma will miss a second consecutive preseason contest Tuesday. He's considered day-to-day, so he may be on the floor Thursday for the rematch with Sacramento.
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Lakers' Arthur Kaluma: Sitting Monday
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Kaluma won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Kings due to a lower body injury, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Coach JJ Redick notes that this isn't a significant injury, and the team is considering Kaluma day-to-day. He'll have another chance to take the court during Tuesday's exhibition against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Arthur Kaluma: Scores 16 in SL win
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Kaluma recorded 16 points (5-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 28 minutes during Monday's 88-84 California Classic Summer League win over the Spurs.
Kaluma did not play in Sunday's Summer League game for undisclosed reasons, but he returned to the lineup in a big way Monday, leading the second unit in scoring. Kaluma has scored in double figures in each of his two appearances at Summer League. Kaluma has yet to secure a deal for the 2026 season, so he will look to continue his strong play in hopes of earning a contract.
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Arthur Kaluma: Waived by LA
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Kaluma was waived by the Lakers on Thursday, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Kaluma was brought in on an Exhibit 10 deal in June. This transaction puts him on track to begin the 2025-26 season with the G League's South Bay Lakers.
