# Lakers Rule Out Collin Sexton for Season Opener

> Lakers skip Collin Sexton for season opener as two young players miss game.
- Title: Lakers Rule Out Collin Sexton for Season Opener | Shortify
- Summary: Lakers skip Collin Sexton for season opener as two young players miss game. lakers, collin sexton, nba · reported by Los Angeles Lakers On SI.
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- Source: Los Angeles Lakers On SI — https://si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/lakers-announce-disappointing-collin-sexton-news-ahead-of-season-opener
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:13:59+00:00
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- Topics: lakers, collin sexton, nba, season opener, golden state warriors, cameron carr, adou thiero, sports
## Lakers Rule Out Collin Sexton
The Los Angeles Lakers will start the 2026-27 NBA season a little shorthanded with a few players ruled out for the season-opening game against the Golden State Warriors.
## Cameron Carr Misses Game
Rookie Cameron Carr will miss the matchup against the Warriors due to a right oblique strain.
## Adou Thiero Ruled Out
Second-year forward Adou Thiero was also ruled out against Golden State because of a left knee effusion.
## Sexton Downgraded to OUT
Collin Sexton (right soleus strain) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game versus Golden State.

> Collin Sexton (right soleus strain) has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game versus Golden State.
## Sexton Needs More Time
Sexton was trending in the right direction to suit up but needs more time to get his body ready after missing all five games of the NBA preseason.
## Luka Doncic's Championship Goal
Luka Doncic took out a full-page ad in the LA Times to get Lakers fans hyped for the 2026-27 campaign as he intends to win a championship in Los Angeles.
## Key takeaway

Lakers skip Collin Sexton for season opener as two young players miss game.