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Dave McMenamin: Ziaire Williams is off the injury report after missing the last three games because of left foot soreness. The Lakers will be close to full strength for the second night of the b2b vs. Miami
Ziaire Williams missed his third consecutive game, but Redick said a scan on the forward’s ailing left foot was “clean.” “I would describe it [as] soreness that just pops up in the morning and he’s feeling a lot better,” Redick said. “I think just being, again, cautious with the back to back.”
Law Murray: The Los Angeles Lakers have removed Cameron Carr (oblique) from the availability report, clearing him to make his NBA debut Sunday vs Raptors Ziaire Williams (foot) remains questionable
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Ziaire Williams missed his second straight game because of left foot soreness. The starting forward has been one of the team’s better defenders. “He still has some soreness,” Redick said. “He’s going to have to continue to monitor it. He was in shoot-around this morning. Again, just being really cautious with the amount of games we have throughout the season.”
Law Murray: Ziaire Williams (foot) has been downgraded to out for tonight at Golden State
Law Murray 💀: The Los Angeles Lakers have removed Luka Doncic (back) from the availability report ahead of Friday at Golden State. Ziaire Williams (left foot management) is questionable
Law Murray: This will be the third time Ja Morant plays against former Grizzlies teammate Ziaire Williams, but the first time in a game that doesn't involve the Grizzlies Asked Williams about Morant "Right now, that's my brother. And then when the game starts, that's my enemy"
Law Murray: Asked Ziaire Williams about getting fined for flopping in Utah on a play where he forced a turnover Said he's trying to appeal and get his money back, but added "if I gotta flop again to get a win, then that's what I'll do"
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NBA Official: LAL’s Ziaire Williams was assessed a postgame Flopping fine of $2,000 upon league office review for nba.com/watch/video/la on Oct. 25 vs. UTA. Flopping is among the NBA’s Areas of Focus for the 2026-27 season.
The appeal of Kessler, 25, beyond being on the same career timeline as Doncic and the 28-year-old Austin Reaves, is his skill set, which should allow Redick to employ a base defense he is more comfortable with. "We have the guys that can pick up full court and guard and be disruptive and then we have Walker back there," Redick said of this year's team, which also includes Sexton, Ziaire Williams and Matisse Thybulle. The Lakers switched 40.6% of the time against on-ball screens in the last two seasons under Redick, the highest rate in the league over that time, according to GeniusIQ.
Thuc Nhi Nguyen: JJ Redick said Ziaire Williams was a full participant at practice today. Cam Carr was out. Collin Sexton participated in everything except for live play. When asked of Sexton's status for opening night, Redick said, "he's trending in the right direction."
Dave McMenamin: Redick said Luka Doncic is “getting the night off” and added “no injury” for the LAL star. Carr, Thiero, Sexton and Williams are also out and are “day-to-day” with their injuries.
