Walker Kessler to make Lakers debut vs. Warriors; Luka Doncic out

Walker Kessler will make his Los Angeles Lakers preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, coach JJ Redick said before the game in Las Vegas. We now have a firm answer after days of uncertainty surrounding the center’s availability. Kessler had been working his way back from a finger issue. Walker Kessler going through on-court work ahead of Lakers-Warriors here in Las Vegas. JJ Redick just said Walker will be available to make his preseason debut tonight. pic.twitter.com/1qvJACDUUn — Khobi Price (@khobi_price) October 14, 2026 The Lakers will get their first preseason look at Kessler without Luka…