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Walker Kessler makes Lakers preseason debut in loss to Warriors

Kessler had 11 points and nine rebounds as Los Angeles lost 101-89 to Golden State in Las Vegas.

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People are on the basketball court inside Staples Center in Los Angeles, photographed January 13, 2008. This is a context file photograph. Staples Center Lakers — Fred from Simi Valley, CA (resized and converted to WebP). CC BY-SA 2.0.Image sourceImage licence: CC BY-SA 2.0
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Walker Kessler scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his Los Angeles Lakers preseason debut on Oct. 13, 2026, as the team lost 101-89 to the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas.

Reaves scores 28 in Lakers loss

Austin Reaves scored 28 points and added seven assists and four rebounds. The Los Angeles Times also reported seven turnovers for Reaves.

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