Lakers list Collin Sexton as questionable for Warriors opener; Thiero and Carr out
A right soleus strain leaves Sexton's status unresolved for Wednesday's season opener, while the Lakers have ruled out Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr.
The Los Angeles Lakers listed Collin Sexton as questionable on their October 20 injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Sexton has a right soleus strain, leaving his availability unresolved as Los Angeles prepares for its first regular-season game of 2026-27.
The same report rules out Adou Thiero with left knee effusion and swelling and Cameron Carr with a right oblique strain, according to Lakers Daily. Golden State is scheduled to visit the Lakers at 7 p.m. Pacific on Wednesday. The report does not give return dates for either player.
Sexton returns to practice after missing preseason
Sexton missed the entire preseason with a leg injury before returning to full practice Monday. After that session, he told reporters he felt better but had yet to commit to playing in the opener, ClutchPoints reported. ‘We're taking it day by day,’ he said. ‘I had a really good practice … it felt good. Super excited to be back out there with the guys, so I look forward to it.’
The Lakers signed Sexton in the offseason after he split the previous season between the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, according to ClutchPoints. He averaged a combined 15.4 points and 3.3 assists that season. His absence during preseason left the team working through its options for handling the ball with its reserves.
Coach JJ Redick brought Quentin Grimes off the bench in the final preseason game as the Lakers sought to ease turnover problems in that group, ClutchPoints reported. Sexton's questionable designation means Redick still faces a decision on which guards will be available against Golden State; the injury report does not establish a rotation for the opener.
Thiero and Carr ruled out for opening night
Thiero and Carr were doing modified work without scrimmaging at Monday's practice, Lakers Daily reported. Tuesday's designation settles their status for the Warriors game. The report also lists center Walker Kessler as available while wearing a splint on his left finger.
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Sources and context
- Lakers list Collin Sexton as questionable, rule out 2 players for Warriors openerLakers Daily
- Collin Sexton‘s injury status for Lakers’ season opener vs. Warriors, revealedClutchPoints
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