This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/lakers as Lakers Could Face Kings Team Missing Multiple Injured Sacramento Starters. The Los Angeles Lakers may be without up to five players for Sunday's road matchup against Pacific Division rivals the Sacramento Kings.

After spending the past two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton joined the Lakers in the offseason via free agency. The former No. 1 overall pick signed a two-year, $16.2 million deal with L.A., where he has come in as the starting center for head coach JJ Redick.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings face significant injury challenges ahead of their October 26th clash. Luka Dončić is questionable for the Lakers with a finger sprain, while Zach LaVine is uncertain for the Kings due to illness.

Though the Los Angeles Lakers shot 28 more free throws than Sacramento on Sunday, Zach LaVine wouldn't use it as an excuse for the Kings' loss.

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