The Lakers ruled out Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr for Wednesday’s opener against Golden State, while listing Collin Sexton as questionable with a right soleus strain. Sexton returned to full practice Monday after missing the preseason but has not confirmed he’ll play. Walker Kessler is available, giving Los Angeles its new starting center for the game.

By the Numbers
  • Wednesday’s tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific at Crypto.com Arena.
  • Three Lakers are on the injury report: Sexton is questionable; Thiero and Carr are out.
  • Golden State has six players listed as unavailable, including Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody and Kristaps Porzingis.
Yes, But

Sexton’s return would add a ball-handler behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but he hasn’t played with his new teammates in a game. His uncertain status leaves coach JJ Redick’s backcourt rotation unsettled; Quentin Grimes is among the options.

State of Play
  • Sexton is questionable; no return dates were provided for Thiero or Carr.
  • Kessler is available despite a left-finger splint.
  • Stephen Curry is probable for Golden State; Brandin Podziemski is out, and Charles Bassey is questionable.
What's Next

Sexton’s availability remains the key decision ahead of tipoff. If he can’t play, Redick will need to lean on other options to support the Lakers’ primary creators.

Bottom Line

The Lakers have a confirmed center for the opener, but their backcourt plans depend on whether Sexton is ready to return—and they’ll be without two wing options either way.