Stephen Curry rolled his right ankle during Sunday’s open practice in San Francisco and briefly left the floor before going to the locker room. Coach Steve Kerr later said Curry’s knee was not affected and that he was fine after the workout.
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler finally shared the floor Friday in the Lakers’ preseason finale loss to Denver, giving Los Angeles its first extended look at the new core after weeks of waiting.
Los Angeles used five preseason games to sort through a roster with nine newcomers, and the article says the group already has distinct roles but still needs time to settle in.
JJ Redick said the Lakers must trim the roster from 16 to 15 players before Opening Night, and he tied the squeeze to a changed team fit after Los Angeles added more wings. He said Dalton Knecht is in a tough spot right now.
Denver wing Julian Strawther suffered a left knee sprain in Wednesday’s preseason game at the Clippers, and an MRI the next day confirmed the injury with a six-week reevaluation planned.
Los Angeles opened its preseason finale against Denver with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams, and Williams had just returned after missing the previous three exhibitions.
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GuardLuka Doncic
ForwardMatisse Thybulle
ForwardZiaire Williams
GuardAustin Reaves
CenterWalker Kessler
ForwardDerrick Jones Jr.
ForwardRui Hachimura
GuardDarius Garland
CenterIsaiah Jackson
GuardKeaton Wagler
