What happened
Collin Sexton has not played in a preseason game yet, and JJ Redick said Friday’s matchup with Denver is still uncertain while Sexton keeps trending toward being ready for opening night. Redick described the issue as a lower-body/leg injury, and Sexton was seen Thursday with his右
Redick said Los Angeles has lacked a third ballhandler in preseason, which is where Sexton is expected to fit if he is cleared. He also said most of the rest of the roster appears available, while Ziaire Williams practiced fully and Adou Thiero was limited for maintenance.
Sexton’s status affects whether Los Angeles can test its guard rotation in the final preseason game and heading into the opener. The staff still has to decide on Friday, so his role remains conditional rather than confirmed.
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Original reporting: Collin Sexton ‘trending in right direction’ for debut — Yahoo Sports ↗