LA Lakers Injury Report: Latest on Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart's status as 3 players remain sidelined for game vs. Warriors (Oct. 12)

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The LA Lakers will cross swords against the Golden State Warriors in their third preseason game on Sunday. Ahead of the contest, coach JJ Redick provided key updates on the status of his star players, including Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart, both of whom were absent from the previous two tune up games.

The wait to watch Smart in a Lakers uniform will end on Sunday as the veteran guard was confirmed to suit up against the Warriors. The former Defensive Player of the Year was hampered by a Achilles Tendinopathy and an illness, which forced him to miss multiple practice sessions since the training camp began.

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Luka Doncic was a full participant in practice on Saturday but his status remains "questionable" for the Warriors game. Speaking to reporters after Saturday's practice, Redick gave an optimistic update on Slovenian superstar and affirmed that his availability was "to be decided."

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Meanwhile, Austin Reaves will return to the Lakers' starting lineup after missing the previous game. He was in action during the team's preseason opener against the Phoenix Suns. In that game, the star guard finished with 20 points, three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes.

On the flip side, LeBron James, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero will remain sidelined. James is dealing with a sciatica on his right side, Kleber is hampered by a guard injury and Thiero is still recovering from a knee injury he sustained during in the Summer League.

How to watch LA Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors preseason game?

The LA Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip off is slated for 9:30 p.m. EST (6:30 p.m. PT).

The Lakers vs. Warriors game will be broadcast live on Spectrum SportsNet while NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website will stream the action live.

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