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Lakers' Sandro Mamukelashvili: Strong all-around effort off bench
Mamukelashvili registered 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 21 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Mamukelashvili delivered one of Los Angeles' most productive performances, leading the team in rebounds and finishing just two boards shy of a double-double while tying Luka Doncic for third in scoring. The versatile big man caught fire from beyond the arc during the second half, knocking down consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter before adding another early in the fourth. Mamukelashvili's ability to stretch the floor and contribute across multiple categories could help him compete for a consistent role in the Lakers' frontcourt rotation, but he seems set to earn regular playing time in the regular season, either as one of Walker Kessler's backups or alongside him at power forward.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Scores 15 points in limited action
Doncic finished with 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 19 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Doncic played only the first half as Los Angeles managed his workload in its preseason finale. His five turnovers were particularly concerning given his limited playing time, and Denver's defensive pressure disrupted the Lakers' offensive rhythm early, but that's nothing fantasy managers should be concerned about with the start of the regular season around the corner -- turnovers are part of Doncic's game given his high usage rate. Doncic remains an elite fantasy option thanks to his scoring, playmaking and rebounding upside, and his role as the Lakers' No. 1 fantasy weapon -- and a consensus top-five player in all formats -- is set in stone.
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Lakers' Austin Reaves: Leads Lakers in scoring
Reaves tallied 19 points (5-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-12 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal across 31 minutes in Friday's 121-106 preseason loss to the Nuggets.
Reaves led Los Angeles in scoring but struggled from beyond the arc, converting just one of seven attempts. His role as the Lakers' No. 2 scoring option behind Luka Doncic is pretty much set in stone, and he should be a key fantasy option for the Lakers as long as he can stay on the court, given his likely high usage rate as both a scorer and playmaker.
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Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt: Not expected to play Friday
Vanderbilt (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Vanderbilt was spotted in street clothes, though it's unknown why he isn't playing in the Lakers' preseason finale. His next chance to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Coming off bench versus Denver
LaRavia won't start in Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
LaRavia started in Tuesday's meeting with the Warriors but will come off the bench for the final preseason game before Opening Night. The 24-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games for Los Angeles in 2025-26, starting 43 of them, averaging 8.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals across 25.1 minutes per contest. While LaRavia isn't expected to start as often throughout the 2026-27 campaign, he should receive consistent minutes off the bench.
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Lakers' Quentin Grimes: Bench role Friday
Grimes will come off the bench in Friday's game against Denver, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Grimes is projected to start at the three spot during the season. He will come off the bench Friday in the final preseason game before the Opening Night meeting with the Warriors.
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Lakers' Cameron Carr: Won't go Friday
Carr (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against Denver, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Carr will miss a third consecutive contest due to a contusion. His next chance to play will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Available, starting against Denver
Williams (foot) is available and will start in Friday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Williams has been bothered by a foot contusion. However, he will get the green light to suit up and start in the preseason finale. The 25-year-old, who agreed to a deal with the Lakers in the offseason, averaged a career-high 10.2 points along with 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals over 22.9 minutes per contest in 56 regular-season games with the Nets in 2025-26. Williams should see some minutes throughout the 2026-27 campaign, though he will likely be off the floor more often than not.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Ruled out Friday
Sexton (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Sexton will end up missing the entire preseason due to a lower right leg injury. However, head coach JJ Redick said he's trending in the right direction ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Won't play Friday
Thiero (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason finale versus the Nuggets, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Thiero will miss the Lakers' final two exhibition games for "maintenance." It's unclear if he'll be good to go for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Luka Doncic: Starting Friday
Doncic (rest) will start in Friday's preseason finale against the Nuggets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Doncic received a rest day and skipped Tuesday's exhibition loss to the Warriors, but he'll get back out there for Friday's preseason finale. With Doncic active, Quentin Grimes will shift back to the second unit.
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Lakers' Cameron Carr: Not practicing
Carr (undisclosed) didn't practice Thursday, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times.
Carr continues to manage a minor contusion. His status is unknown for Friday's preseason finale versus Denver.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Participates in Thursday's practice
Sexton (lower leg) participated in Thursday's practice but didn't take part in any live action, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Sexton is considered day-to-day with a lower-leg injury and didn't scrimmage Thursday. He can be viewed as questionable for Friday's preseason finale against Denver until the Lakers provide an update on his status.
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Lakers' Ziaire Williams: Logs full practice Thursday
Williams (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Williams has been dealing with a foot contusion recently, though he's trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's preseason finale against Denver. The 25-year-old swingman can be considered questionable for that contest until the Lakers provide an update on his status.
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Lakers' Adou Thiero: Receiving maintenance
Thiero (undisclosed) is being managed for "maintenance," per Law Murray of The Athletic.
Thiero's practice reps are limited by an undisclosed issue. His status is uncertain for Friday's preseason finale against the Nuggets.
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Lakers' Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones: Latches on with Lakers
Tait-Jones agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, ESPN's Olgun Uluc reports.
Tait-Jones will join the Lakers in the midst of preseason, though he's likely to wind up with the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers once the regular season rolls around. The former UC San Diego standout averaged 15.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists across 30 games while playing in Latvia this past season.
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Lakers' Jahmir Young: Inks deal with Lakers
Young agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.
Young will join the Lakers with the preseason in full swing. The guard has made 20 career regular-season NBA appearances and may ultimately see most of his action during the 2026-27 campaign with the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers.
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Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| C. Sexton SG Collin Sexton SG | Lower Leg |
| C. Carr SG Cameron Carr SG | Undisclosed |
| J. Vanderbilt PF Jarred Vanderbilt PF | Undisclosed |
| A. Thiero SF Adou Thiero SF | Undisclosed |