What happened: Collin Sexton went through individual drills after practice with kinesio tape on his lower right leg. JJ Redick described Sexton as trending in the right direction for the Oct. 21 opener against Golden State.

Why it matters: Los Angeles opens the 2026-27 season against Golden State on Oct. 21, making backcourt availability central to its preseason ramp. Sexton was previously day-to-day after limited work, so full clearance would settle the opening-night guard rotation.

What to watch: Further practice participation ahead of Oct. 21 will determine opening-night availability.