Sexton (calf) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Sexton took a seat for Wednesday's 2026-27 season opener against the Warriors as a precaution, but he'll be ready to make his team debut Friday evening. He's expected to be utilized off the bench behind Luka Doncic.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Sitting as precaution
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Head coach JJ Redick said that Sexton (calf) did not experience a setback, but the Lakers will sit him out of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors as a precaution, Daniel Starkland of Lakers Nation reports.
It sounds like Sexton is day-to-day, so for now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's meeting with the Clippers. Quentin Grimes, Jake LaRavia and Sandro Mamukelashvili will help pick up the slack in Sexton's absence.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Won't play Wednesday
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Sexton (calf) won't play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, per Khobi Price of The California Post.
Sexton isn't ready to make his Lakers debut Wednesday due to a calf strain. The veteran guard's absence should open the door to more playing time for Quentin Grimes, Jake LaRavia and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Questionable for Wednesday
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Sexton (calf) is questionable for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
Sexton did not play during the preseason due to a right soleus strain, but he was able to get through the Lakers' past two practices, so he's trending in the right direction. He'll likely have some minutes restrictions if he's cleared to play.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Full practice session
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Sexton (lower leg) fully practiced Monday, per Dan Woike of The Athletic.
Sexton missed the end of the preseason with a lower right leg injury, but he's trending in the right direction. His status remains uncertain for Wednesday's season opener against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Ruled out Friday
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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' Collin Sexton: Participates in Thursday's practice
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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' Collin Sexton: Ruled out Tuesday
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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.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Day-to-day with lower-leg injury
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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.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Listed out Thursday
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Sexton (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against Sacramento, Benjamin Royer of The Orange County Register reports.
Sexton has been battling a lower-body injury and will miss his third matchup of the preseason. However, the team isn't overly concerned at this point for what coach JJ Redick is deeming a minor injury for the 27-year-old guard, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Won't suit up versus Warriors
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Sexton (lower body) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Luca Evans of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
It's unknown if Sexton will be available to play during the preseason, though his next opportunity to get on the floor will come Thursday against Sacramento. The 27-year-old ended the 2025-26 campaign with the Bulls, averaging 17.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals over 26.0 minutes per contest in 26 regular-season games.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Ruled out Monday
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Sexton has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Kings due to a lower-body issue, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
It's unclear exactly what Sexton is dealing with, though he's considered day-to-day. His next chance to suit up in the preseason will come Tuesday against the Warriors.
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Lakers' Collin Sexton: Signing with Los Angeles
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Sexton agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Lakers on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
LeBron James is leaving Los Angeles, and the Lakers are retooling via free agency. After re-signing Austin Reaves to a massive extension, the Lakers have signed Sexton, Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili, while pulling off a sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler. As things stand, Sexton appears set for a backup role behind Luka Doncic and Reaves in 2026-27.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Posts 19 points in finale
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Sexton had 19 points (8-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 149-128 loss to Dallas.
Sexton played well in the final game, but it might be the last time we see Sexton in a Bulls uniform. Sexton is an unrestricted free agent and can shop around for a contract with another club. Given a depth chart that's deep at the guard position, the Bulls may not be compelled to give him a better offer.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Available Sunday
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Sexton (finger/elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Sexton popped up on the injury report with a right finger injury and a left elbow contusion, though he'll shake off his probable tag and suit up in Chicago's regular-season finale. The 26-year-old guard has started four straight games for the shorthanded Bulls, during which he has averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.3 steals in 30.5 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Likely to play versus Dallas
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Sexton (finger, elbow) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Although the Bulls aren't going to the postseason, Sexton is expected to suit up for Chicago's final contest of the 2025-26 campaign. He is coming off a 12-point effort in Friday's 127-103 loss to Orlando. However, Sexton has an excellent chance to turn it around against one of the worst teams in the NBA.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Available versus Orlando
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Sexton (finger) is listed as available for Friday's game against Orlando.
Sexton was in danger of missing this contest, but he is officially cleared to suit up. The 27-year-old is coming off one of his best performances of the 2025-26 campaign, finishing with 27 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals across 34 minutes in Thursday's 119-108 win over Washington.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Available Thursday
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Sexton (finger) is available for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Sexton is expectedly shedding a probable designation Thursday with a right finger injury. The veteran guard is playing at a high level, averaging 19.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 steals in 27.6 minutes per contest over his last nine games.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Probable for Thursday
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Sexton is probable for Thursday's game against the Wizards due to a right finger injury.
The probable tag suggests Sexton will suit up Thursday despite not being 100 percent healthy. He's averaging 18.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game over his last 10 appearances, and Thursday's matchup looks like a favorable one on paper against a lackluster Washington team.
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Bulls' Collin Sexton: Scores 15 points with four swipes
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Sexton recorded 15 points (5-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 129-98 victory over the Wizards.
Sexton ripped away two steals within his first five minutes of play, and he finished with a season-high four swipes in the blowout win. He'll have another chance to take advantage of the Wizards' lackadaisical play in a rematch with Washington on Thursday.
