Summary
Los Angeles Lakers Pre-Season Game
KINGS at LAKERS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 8, 2026
Lakers 114 - Kings 110
The Los Angeles Lakers moved to 2-1 this preseason with Thursday's 114-110 victory over the Sacramento Kings.
Led by Luka Dončić's 23 points in 25 minutes, the Lakers had four players hit double-figures. Sandro Mamukelashvili and Jake LaRavia combined for 36 off the bench. And Austin Reaves only added eight points in the scoring column, he had a team-high eight assists.
For the Kings, four of five starters reached double-figures, led by Precious Achiuwa's 18. And when it looked like the game might develop into a blowout, Daeqwon Plowden went off for 15 points in 11 second-half minutes.
Luka was particularly scary in the first half on Thursday, knocking down long or contested triples and seemingly getting to the paint at will.
His efficiency (and composure) got away from him a bit after the break, but he still had 23 points on 16 field-goal attempts.
It was the preseason. And it was against the Kings. But the Lakers did indeed look pretty solid in a zone tonight.
If Kessler can control the glass, and a couple spots in the lineup are filled with athletes who can fly around the perimeter, a zone could be the best way to protect Luka and Reaves on defense.
Commentary:
Matisse Thybulle is starting to look like a solid defensive piece for the Lakers, and Jake Laravia is following in his footsteps. Adding Quentin Grimes , Walker Kessler, and Zaire Williams we finally getting a defensive team without sacrificing offense, because all of them can shoot.
As much as I like Vando, we need to package him with Jaden Hardy and our 2 second round picks for another 4 or 5 defensive player like Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington, or Both.
The New Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone a major offseason roster overhaul, highlighted by a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler (4-year, $130M) and free-agent signings of Collin Sexton, Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, and Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Projected Rotation:
Point Guards:
Luka Dončić
- Collin Sexton
- Bronny James
Shooting Guards:
Austin Reaves
- Cameron Carr
- Dalton Knecht
Small Forwards:
Quentin Grimes
- Matisse Thybulle
- Adou Thiero
Power Forwards:
Zaire Williams
-Jake Laravia
- Arthur Kaluma
-Jarred Vanderbilt
Centers:
Walker Kessler
- Kevon Looney
- Sandro Mamukelashvili
Notable Players:
- Cameron Carr
- Arthur Kaluma
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