Time to Get Nervous About Collin Sexton? What Should the Lakers Do if He Misses Significant Time?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · Oct 12, 2026 · 20m

So there seems to be some reasonable optimism that Walker Kessler will be back on the floor soon, where he can make his Lakers debut.

But what about Collin Sexton?

The backup guard, expected to play a significant role off the bench as a playmaker, three-point shooter and bucket getter, is still on the sidelines, and has been described by JJ Redick as a little behind Kessler. The diagnosis is a somewhat vague "lower leg injury," so presumably something kneecap or below? On one of his two legs?

For the Lakers, it's important to figure out how they're going to respond should Sexton miss real…