NBA Player News

Reaves (ankle) is available for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Head coach JJ Redick confirmed Reaves' availability, meaning the Lakers will have one of their go-to offensive options on the hardwood for this preseason contest. As a result, Reaves will get some much-needed reps and playing time as the regular season approaches.

Williams won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to general soreness, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Williams was also held out for the second half of a preseason back-to-back Tuesday, and he'll take a seat again Thursday with coach JJ Redick indicating a number of Lakers are dealing with minor injuries, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. Williams' next opportunity to return will arrive Tuesday against Golden State.

Carr won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Kings due to a contusion, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.

Carr and several other players are reportedly dealing with minor injuries, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com, but the Lakers aren't concerned about him missing any regular-season action. His next chance to play will arrive Tuesday against the Warriors.

Wiggins will start Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

Wiggins' preseason debut was cut short after he suffered a lip laceration and was downgraded to out, but he's in line for a larger role Thursday evening. The 27-year-old will draw the start at power forward with Jalen Johnson set for a night off.

Flemings isn't starting in Thursday's preseason game against the Spurs, Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

The rookie started Monday against the Grizzlies and notched 11 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-4 FT) and two assists across 25 minutes. However, he'll head to the bench for this one, with Aaron Wiggins starting instead. Flemings is likely to see minutes off the bench anyway, as the preseason is the perfect time to see how he'll fare against NBA-caliber opponents with the regular season just right around the corner.

Fox won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Hawks due to soreness, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

It's unclear exactly what is bothering Fox, though he was a late scratch due to soreness. His next chance to play in the preseason will come Saturday against the Suns.

Champagnie will start Thursday's preseason game against Atlanta, Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News reports.

The Spurs initially released a starting lineup that didn't include Champagnie, but the team has since reported that De'Aaron Fox has been downgraded to out due to soreness. This opens up a slot in the starting five for Champagnie, who is expected to play a key role this season for San Antonio after averaging 11.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 82 regular-season appearances a year ago.

Wagner is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

The Nets will be without Day'Ron Sharpe (shoulder) for this preseason contest, meaning Wagner will get the nod at center. It will be an opportunity to see how Wagner plays alongside Julius Randle, who will get the nod at power forward.

Clowney is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Clowney is expected to be a bench option in the regular season, but he'll get the starting nod Thursday because Michael Porter (wrist) won't start. Clowney is coming off a career-best 2025-26 season, averaging 12.3 points per game in 66 regular-season appearances, including 60 starts.

Mathurin is listed in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against Miami.

Mathurin impressed during the preseason opener, finishing with 13 points in just 17 minutes of action off the bench. He'll have a chance to show what he can do with the first unit Thursday while Dejounte Murray (toe) sits and Herbert Jones rotates to the bench.