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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Drops 23 points in preseason win
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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.
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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Lakers' Matisse Thybulle: Available Thursday
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Thybulle (rest) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.
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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Lakers' Kevon Looney: Starting vs. Sacramento
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Looney will start Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Looney started Monday's preseason-opening win over Sacramento 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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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Won't start Thursday
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LaRavia is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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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Lakers' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Retreating to bench
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Mamukelsahvili isn't starting Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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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Lakers' Bronny James: Not starting vs. Sacramento
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James is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Good to go Thursday
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Doncic (undisclosed) is starting Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Out Thursday
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Knecht won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to a contusion, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.
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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Lakers' Walker Kessler: Ruled out Thursday
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Kessler (finger) won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Listed out Thursday
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Sexton (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Sacramento, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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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Lakers' Arthur Kaluma: Not playing Thursday
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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' Austin Reaves: Will play Thursday
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Reaves (ankle) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Remaining out Thursday
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Williams won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to general soreness, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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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Lakers' Cameron Carr: Sitting Thursday
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Carr won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to a contusion, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
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' Jake LaRavia: Auditioning for starting role
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LaRavia registered nine points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, three steals and one block across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors.
The Lakers sat several key contributors for the second half of this back-to-back set, allowing LaRavia to draw the start Tuesday. LaRavia is contending with Matisse Thybulle for the team's final starting position, a battle that remains worth watching throughout the rest of training camp.
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Lakers' Jaden Hardy: Competing for reserve role
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Hardy registered 13 points (4-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals and an assist across 19 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors.
After coming over from Washington this past summer, Hardy is trying to make a case for a bench role with the Lakers. The combo guard looks to be quite lost in the shuffle, but Hardy could inch his way up the depth chart once Los Angeles begins to trim its roster.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Scores seven points in loss
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Thiero tallied seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and four rebounds across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 loss to the Warriors.
After an encouraging Summer League campaign, coach JJ Redick intends to give the 6-8 Arkansas product every opportunity to be a key support piece for the Lakers this season. Unlike other spots in LA's rotation, Thiero's position is a bit more wide open, with Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt all competing for time. Although he shouldn't be considered a viable fantasy option right now, he has the potential to be a bigger contributor.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Logs 11 points in defeat
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Knecht registered 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), a rebound and an assist across 22 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Lakers.
It's becoming increasingly apparent that Knecht's days with the Lakers could be numbered, as almost all of the team's offseason acquisitions seem designed without him in mind. Unless the team radically changes its rotation plans, Knecht will be buried even deeper on the depth chart this season, rendering him a non-option in all fantasy formats.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Posts 12 points in starting role
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Grimes logged 12 points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three assists, a rebound and a steal in 23 minutes during Tuesday's 124-98 loss to the Warriors.
Grimes is in an interesting spot after coming over from Philadelphia, as the starting wing spot seems ripe for the taking. Putting Grimes there would put the Lakers at a height disadvantage against most teams, which is why rookie Cameron Carr will immediately enter the conversation at the position. Los Angeles' lineup scheme is unique, with Luka Doncic assuming a multi-pronged role in the offense, and while pairing Grimes and Austin Reaves with the All-Star isn't entirely unreasonable, there's no question that it's the Lakers' most uncertain position heading into the regular season.
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Lakers' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Scores 15 points with three triples
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Mamukelashvili produced 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one block over 18 minutes in Tuesday's 124-98 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Luka Doncic (rest) and Austin Reaves (ankle) were inactive for Tuesday's exhibition, so Mamukelashvili got all the shots he wanted on offense. It'll be interesting to see how he fits in the rotation in Los Angeles, but if he's able to secure a 25-plus-minute role, he could have some value as a three-point specialist.
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