What happened
JJ Redick said Walker Kessler's finger issue is not concerning and expects the center to play in the preseason after a planned check-in.
Kessler called the finger "good" but said he is still going through protocols and could not give a firm return date.
If Kessler remains out for the last two exhibitions, Los Angeles may keep using Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili at center. His status before the Oct. 21 opener is still unsettled, so the preseason frontcourt rotation is not yet locked in.
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Original reporting: Walker Kessler says his finger is ‘good,’ JJ Redick expects him to play in preseason — Yahoo Sports ↗