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The Lakers are resting basically everyone against the Warriors

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking a cautious approach to their preseason schedule, opting to rest a significant portion of their roster ahead of their upcoming matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Following a dominant win over the Sacramento Kings on Monday, the Lakers will face the Warriors on Tuesday with a limited lineup.

Key players including Luka Dončić, Ziaire Williams, Matisse Thybulle, Austin Reaves, Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler, and Arthur Kaluma will all sit out, leaving head coach JJ Redick with a thin group of available players. The starting five is expected to feature Quentin Grimes, Kevon Looney, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jake LaRavia, and Bronny James, while Adou Thiero and Cameron Carr will likely come off the bench.

Additional minutes may go to Jarred Vanderbilt, Chris Mañon, Jaden Hardy, and Dalton Knecht, with AK Okereke and training camp invites William Kyle and Cole Swider potentially seeing action as well. The move underscores the Lakers' strategy to preserve their players ahead of the regular season, though it leaves fans eager to see more of their star roster in action sooner rather than later.

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