Photo via Yahoo Sports

Luka Doncic among Lakers’ sitting out against Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers entered their preseason clash with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday with a significantly trimmed roster, as star forward Luka Doncic sat out the contest at Chase Center. Alongside Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton, and Arthur Kaluma were also absent, marking the second straight game for several key players after missing Monday’s preseason opener against the Sacramento Kings.

Despite not taking the floor, Doncic still participated in pregame warm-ups, while the Lakers turned to a lineup featuring Bronny James, Quentin Grimes, Adou Thiero, Jake LaRavia, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. The Warriors, meanwhile, started Steph Curry, Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, Yaxel Lendeborg, and Draymond Green in their preseason matchup.

Both teams are navigating busy schedules, with the Lakers hosting the Kings again on Thursday and the Warriors facing the Portland Trail Blazers the following night.

Up nextNBA· 13h ago

Luka Dončić says he ‘felt great’ physically after preseason opener