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Monk (rest) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Monk is one of several Kings guards who will be unavailable Tuesday, joining Zach LaVine, Ben Simmons and Darius Acuff on the sidelines. His next chance to see preseason action will come Friday against San Antonio.

Sabonis (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Sabonis joins several Sacramento regulars on the sidelines Tuesday, though no reason for his absence was provided. With both Sabonis and Maxime Raynaud (knee) unavailable, the Kings will need to rely on other frontcourt options against the Trail Blazers. Sabonis' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against San Antonio.

LaVine (rest) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Portland, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

LaVine is among eight Kings players ruled out for Tuesday's contest. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against San Antonio in the preseason finale.

Carr (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Carr remains day-to-day but will miss a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. His final chance to play again in the preseason will come Friday against Denver.

Sexton (lower leg) has been ruled out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Sexton remains day-to-day with a lower-leg injury. His final chance to suit up in the preseason will come Friday against the Nuggets.

Thiero (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Thiero is among several Lakers players who have been ruled out, though the team hasn't specified the reason for his absence. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the young forward remains day-to-day, leaving open the possibility of a return for Friday's preseason finale against Denver.

Williams (foot) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Golden State, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

Williams continues to deal with a foot contusion that has kept him out of recent preseason action. Coach JJ Redick indicated that the forward remains day-to-day, suggesting the injury isn't considered a long-term concern. Williams' next opportunity to suit up will come Friday against Denver in the Lakers' preseason finale.

Doncic will be rested for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.

There is no injury to report and this is reported to be a planned night off for Doncic. He will have one more chance to get some exhibition reps in Friday against Denver.

Kessler (finger) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Kessler jammed his finger during training camp but has been cleared to make his 2026 preseason debut Tuesday. The big man appeared in just five regular-season games with Utah in 2025-26 due to a shoulder injury and will look to bounce back in his first year with the Lakers.

McConnell (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against Oklahoma City, Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files reports.

McConnell has yet to appear in a preseason contest and has also missed practice time, though Indiana hasn't disclosed the reason for his absence. The veteran guard will sit out alongside Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Jarace Walker, potentially opening additional opportunities for the Pacers' younger players. McConnell's final chance to suit up during the preseason will come Friday against Milwaukee.