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Lakers' Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones: Latches on with Lakers
Tait-Jones agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN's Olgun Uluc reports.
Tait-Jones will join the Lakers in the midst of preseason, though he's likely to wind up with the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers once the regular season rolls around. The former UC San Diego standout averaged 15.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 30 games while playing in Latvia this past season.
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Lakers' Jahmir Young: Inks deal with Lakers
Young agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Young will join the Lakers with the preseason in full swing. The guard has made 20 career regular-season NBA appearances and may ultimately see most of his action during the 2026-27 campaign with the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers.
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Lakers' AK Okereke: Nearly invisible in loss
Okereke posted zero points, two rebounds and one block in eight minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Okereke is unlikely to open the season with the Lakers. The expectation is that the two-way player will be a featured member of the G League's South Bay Lakers.
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Lakers' Cole Swider: Muted impact Tuesday
Swider posted two points (0-1 FG, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in four minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Swider is battling for a roster spot with the Lakers. If he doesn't make the team, a place with the G League's South Bay Lakers could be in store.
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Lakers' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Proficient off bench in loss
Mamukelashvili posted 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Mamukelashvili led the Lakers' bench in minutes and was visible at the perimeter, making two of his three three-point attempts from deep. He's become one of the most reliable pieces of Los Angeles' rotation as the season opener approaches.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Drops six dimes in loss
Grimes supplied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six assists, one steal and one block across 26 minutes in Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Grimes stayed in the starting lineup and did more as a distributor, posting a preseason-high six assists, though his three turnovers were part of a 29-turnover night for the Lakers. He has started all four exhibitions and appears set to open the season alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
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Lakers' Walker Kessler: Dominates glass in Lakers debut
Kessler logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Kessler made an immediate impact in his Lakers debut after missing the first three exhibitions with a finger injury. Golden State grabbed just two offensive rebounds before halftime and 13 after it with Kessler on the bench, which shows exactly why the Lakers paid $130 million for him.
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Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Scoreless in six minutes
Knecht recorded zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound across six minutes in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State.
Knecht returned to action after previously being sidelined by a contusion, though he saw limited playing time and missed both of his shot attempts. His return was a positive development as he looks to regain his rhythm and compete for a spot in the Lakers' regular-season rotation.
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Lakers' Arthur Kaluma: Makes preseason debut
Kaluma (lower body) recorded zero points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State.
Kaluma made his preseason debut after missing the Lakers' previous exhibition contests due to a lower-body issue. The forward struggled offensively, missing all seven of his field-goal attempts, but his return to action was an encouraging sign. He'll look to shake off the rust as Los Angeles wraps up its preseason schedule.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Pours in 28 points
Reaves recorded 28 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 25 minutes in Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss against Golden State.
Reaves delivered an impressive offensive performance, leading the Lakers in scoring while shooting efficiently from beyond the arc with Luka Doncic taking the night off for rest. The veteran guard looks to be in mid-season form ahead of Opening Night.
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Lakers' 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.
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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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Enters starting lineup
LaRavia will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
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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Lakers' Matisse Thybulle: Starting Tuesday
Thybulle will start Tuesday's preseason matchup against Sacramento, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.
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.
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Lakers' 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.
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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Lakers' 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.
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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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Ruled out Tuesday
Thiero (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
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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Lakers' 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.
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.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Resting on Tuesday
Doncic will be rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
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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Lakers' Walker Kessler: Will play Tuesday
Kessler (finger) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.
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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Lakers' Walker Kessler: Practices Sunday
Kessler (finger) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
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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Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| L. Doncic PG Luka Doncic PG | Rest |
| C. Sexton SG Collin Sexton SG | Lower Leg |
| C. Carr SG Cameron Carr SG | Undisclosed |
| Z. Williams SF Ziaire Williams SF | Foot |
| A. Thiero SF Adou Thiero SF | Undisclosed |