The Los Angeles Lakers have listed three players on their injury report ahead of Tuesday's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers, looking to protect their perfect 3-0 record. Their most recent victory was a 132-123 comeback win over the Utah Jazz on October 25, 2026, extending their winning run.
Walker Kessler is available for the game despite being listed with a finger injury. He has worn a splint since suffering the issue in training camp but hasn't missed any action. Kessler has been a significant contributor, averaging 16.7 points and eight rebounds while shooting a remarkable 82% from the field through the first three games. His presence inside will be important against Portland's frontcourt.
Rookie Cameron Carr and second-year forward Adou Thiero are both ruled out. Carr, a first-round pick, continues to recover from a strained right oblique and has yet to make his NBA debut. Thiero is dealing with swelling in his left knee. Head coach JJ Redick labeled both players as day-to-day, with their next possible return date being October 28 against the LA Clippers. Carr's recent assignment to the G League's Coachella Valley Lakers is seen as a positive step in his rehab process.
The Lakers are one of the league's early surprises, opening the campaign with three consecutive wins. They began with a dominant 127-105 victory over the Golden State Warriors on October 21, where Luka Doncic posted 28 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists. Kessler added 26 points and nine rebounds in his debut. Two days later, they defeated the LA Clippers 125-117 behind a 28-point, nine-assist night from Austin Reaves. The comeback against the Jazz on October 25 showed their resilience, though questions about backup center depth remain.
The immediate focus is the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27 at Crypto.com Arena. The Blazers are also undefeated at 2-0, setting up a clash of hot teams. Portland's size with Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III presents a specific test for the Lakers' interior. After this one-game homestand, Los Angeles hits the road again. Maintaining this early momentum is the goal, and managing health will be a big part of that. Fans can view the upcoming schedule on our schedule page.
