Lakers Notes: Kessler, Mamukelashvili, Starters, LaRavia

By Eli Cohen | at October 11, 2026 6:59 pm The Lakers are still waiting for the debut of their prized off-season acquisition, Walker Kessler, who has been delayed in making his first on-court appearance for “precautionary” reasons relating to a jammed left pinky finger. While the timeline for his return is still unclear, he’s getting closer, Dave McMenamin writes for ESPN. Kessler said that he went through a full practice on Sunday and “felt great,” but he knows how important he will be to the team this season, and why it’s so necessary to make sure he’s fully ready…