Collin Sexton Day-to-Day for Lakers Season Opener

Collin Sexton is considered day-to-day for the Los Angeles Lakers' season opener against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, having participated in his first full practice on Monday. Sexton has been managing a "lower leg injury" characterized by "tightness," though he stated that the issue arose without a specific cause.

"We’ll be taking it day by day," Sexton said. "At the end of the day, I had a really good practice [Monday], felt good. Super excited to be back out there with the guys, so I look forward to it."

Sexton, who signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Lakers this offseason, missed all five preseason games. He is expected to bolster the Lakers' second-unit scoring and provide an additional ball-handler upon his return. In his eight seasons in the league with the Cavaliers, Jazz, Hornets, and Bulls, Sexton has averaged 18.3 points on 47.2% shooting, including 38.9% from three-point range, along with 2.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

Observing the Lakers' exhibition games, Sexton expressed confidence in his ability to integrate into the team's dynamic. "I’m super excited to get out there, and I can see where I can fit in pretty easily," he stated. "I think even just on the defensive side, bringing that energy, bringing that juice, and, and trying to disrupt, not always turning the ball over and get someone to turn it over for just disrupt and bring the clock down. And then offensively, getting to the paint. I think that’s something that I’ve done really well in my career."

He also noted his potential role in spacing the floor for teammates like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, and being ready to shoot from the perimeter. "And then spacing, making sure I’m spacing for the guys like Luka [Doncic], AR [Austin Reaves], even just when Walker [Kessler] gets in the pocket, being ready to shoot on the back side. So, just finding ways that I can help the team."