{"id":874941,"date":"2026-10-08T08:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/874941\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:48:12","slug":"lakers-vs-kings-preseason-preview-tv-stream-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/874941\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers vs. Kings Preseason Preview: TV Stream, How To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The Lakers\u2019 preseason stint continues on Thursday when they take on the visiting Sacramento Kings. This will serve as a rematch after the purple and gold <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silverscreenandroll.com\/lakers-scores-results\/126949\/lakers-vs-kings-recap-box-score-stats-final-luka-doncic\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">absolutely demolished them<\/a> in their preseason opener.<\/p>\n<p>Start time and TV schedule<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Oct 8<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Watch: Spectrum Sportsnet, ESPN2<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Just like that, we\u2019re two games into the Lakers\u2019 preseason. So far, it\u2019s been exactly what we all expected: a few somethings and a whole lot of nothings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">But that doesn\u2019t mean we won\u2019t see Luka Don\u010di\u0107 or most of the Lakers\u2019 key players in a game or two. At this point, it\u2019s anyone\u2019s guess who will suit up. What isn\u2019t in question, though, is that Los Angeles has more than enough to beat Sacramento regardless of who takes the floor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">With all due respect to the Kings, that\u2019s how bad they are.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">So, in Thursday\u2019s preseason home game, it would be nice to see the Lakers come away with some positive takeaways again. If Don\u010di\u0107, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler remain inactive, perhaps the role players can continue giving us a glimpse of what they have in store for this season. So far, it\u2019s been fascinating to watch the new faces in Quentin Grimes and Sandro Mamukelashvili, who combined for 27 points last game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">It\u2019d also be nice if the Lakers could spare JJ Redick another first-half headache like the one he had last game. Save that anger for the regular season and playoffs, coach!<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In all seriousness, Thursday\u2019s game is another opportunity for the Lakers to build chemistry, get valuable reps and keep the good vibes flowing regardless of who\u2019s on the floor. It\u2019s only preseason, but these games are still important in helping LA hit the ground running once the regular season begins and hopefully, that\u2019s exactly what happens.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Remember, we\u2019re just 13 days away from the season opener. Before we know it, the Lakers\u2019 season will officially be underway. But for now, let\u2019s enjoy the appetizer that is preseason and see if the Lakers can make Thursday\u2019s matchup against the Kings a fun one.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Lakers\u2019 preseason stint continues on Thursday when they take on the visiting Sacramento Kings. 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