Adou Thiero will not play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, listed day-to-day with an undisclosed injury on the Lakers' 8:58 p.m. ET report Tuesday. The rookie guard sits out the matchup against Golden State as Los Angeles continues preseason play with the 2026-27 regular season not yet started.
What happened
The Lakers listed Adou Thiero as day-to-day Tuesday at 8:58 p.m. ET, with an undisclosed injury logged under the "other" category. No previous status was announced for him. Khobi Price of The California Post reported that Thiero is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors because of the issue. The team has not disclosed what part of his body is affected.
What it means for the Lakers
Thiero sits out Tuesday's game against the Warriors, set for 10:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Last season he averaged 6.0 minutes, 1.9 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists over 25 games as a reserve, so his absence does not change the Lakers' rotation math much. Jake LaRavia and Luke Kennard, who logged 25.1 and 23.0 minutes, respectively, in the minutes distribution the team has used, are among the bench options positioned to pick up the fringe playing time he would have seen. The Lakers are 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet started, so there is no record to compare with or without him.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Thiero's day-to-day status holds or changes. His expected return is listed for Oct. 16, though the Lakers have not disclosed what the injury is. Preseason play continues for Los Angeles as it works through its roster before the 2026-27 season begins.
Is Adou Thiero playing vs Warriors?
No. He is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury and is out for Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors.
When will Adou Thiero be back?
His expected return is listed for Oct. 16. The Lakers have not announced further detail on the injury.