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Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Saturday that Sexton is day-to-day due to a lower-leg injury, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Sexton has missed multiple preseason games due to what was initially described as a lower-body injury, but Redick was more specific about the nature of Sexton's health concern Saturday. With two more exhibition games left on the schedule, the Lakers may keep Sexton sidelined until the team's regular-season opener against the Warriors on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Sorber (knee) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Sorber and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The second-year forward missed all of 2025-26 while recovering from an ACL tear, underwent a minor arthroscopic procedure in the same knee this offseason and has yet to suit up during the preseason.

Topic (back) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Topic and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The 2024 lottery pick has yet to play this preseason after undergoing back surgery in mid-June, and it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action.

Holmgren (quadriceps) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Holmgren and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The talented center has yet to play during the preseason due to a quadriceps contusion, and his status for Tuesday's home game against the Pacers remains unclear.

Williams (heel) won't play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran backup has yet to play during the preseason due to a heel injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against the Pacers remains unclear.

Williams (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Williams and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta but are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. Williams has averaged 15.5 minutes per game over the past three seasons in Oklahoma City, starting 10 of his 194 regular-season appearances.

Caruso (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Caruso and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta but are expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. The veteran wing has averaged fewer than 20 minutes per game in each of his first two seasons in Oklahoma City, but his positive real-life impact has been undeniable.

McCain (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

McCain and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host Indiana. McCain started the preseason opener but is slated for a bench role on Opening Night if everyone is healthy.

Mitchell (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Mitchell and the rest of the Thunder's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set, but they're expected to suit up Tuesday, when they host the Pacers. After a breakout 2025-26 campaign, Mitchell is one of the preseason favorites for Sixth Man of the Year.

Hartenstein (ankle) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Hawks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Hartenstein and the rest of Oklahoma City's regulars won't travel to Atlanta for the first half of a back-to-back set. The veteran center has yet to suit up during the preseason due to an ankle injury, and his status for Tuesday's home game against Indiana remains unclear.