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Lakers still await preseason debuts from Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton
Los Angeles Lakers players Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton have yet to play in any preseason games.
Both are out because of injuries.
Kessler is a center, and Sexton is a guard.
The team has not said when either player might return.
Their absence means the Lakers have not had them available during preseason play.
The next step is for the players to recover, but no timetable has been given.
Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton have not played in any Lakers preseason games because of injuries.
The timing of their returns is unclear.
Kessler is a center, while Sexton is a guard.
Both were shown during media day.
- Who
- Lakers center Walker Kessler and guard Collin Sexton.
- What
- They have not played in any preseason games because of injuries, and their return timing is unclear.
- When
- As of October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Both are injured.
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- Players
- Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton
- Preseason games
- Neither has played
- Reason
- Injuries
- Return timing
- Unclear
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