LA Lakers injury report: Big update on Luka Doncic and Marus Smart's status for game against Golden State Warriors

The LA Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors in their third preseason match on Sunday. Ahead of the clash, coach JJ Reddick gave key updates on the status of his star players, consisting of Luka Doncic and Marcus Smart, both of whom were not present from the previous two tune up games.

Will Marcus Smart play against the Golden State Warriors?

The wait to see Smart in a Lakers attire will end on Sunday as the experienced guard was confirmed to suit up against the Warriors. The former defensive Player of the Year was hampered by Achilles Tendinopathy and an illness, which restricted him to miss multiple practice sessions since the training camp started.

Will Luka Doncic play against the Golden State Warriors?

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

Meanwhile, Austin Reaves will return to the Lakes' starting lineup following missing the previous game. He was seen 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.

Bad news for LeBron James

On the other hand, LeBron James, Maxi Kleber and Adou Thiero will stay on the sidelines. James is dealing with a sciatica on his right side, Kleber has picked up a guard injury and Thiero is still in the rehabilitation process from a knee injury he sustained during the Summer League.

When to watch the LA Lakers vs Golden State Warriors preseason game?

The LA Lakers will host the Golden State Warriors in a preseason game on Sunday October 12, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Tip off is set for 9:30 pm EST.