Gabe Vincent leaves the Kings game with an injury
Gabe Vincent left Sunday’s game against Sacramento Kings with an apparent ankle injury and limping to the locker room, Kings beat writer Jason Anderson posted on Ks. Los Angeles Lakers listed Vincent as the starter, but he did not finish the third quarter after the show.
Vincent played 19 minutes and finished with 3 points on 3-for-3 free throws, according to ESPN Box Score. He also recorded a rebound and an assist before leaving.
Austin Reaves carried the offense with 29 points, but the Lakers needed their bench glue intact as the Kings played a tight game in Sacramento. Vincent appeared to roll his ankle in the third and was immediately ejected; coach JJ Reddick and the training staff escorted him to the locker room for evaluation. If he can’t return, Los Angeles will rely on Jake LaRavi and Dalton Knecht for backup point guard minutes.
This is a tricky early season wrinkle for a The Lakers team is already managing workloads and injuries key veterans. Vincent solidified a role as a reliable perimeter and steady ball handler during the preseason; his loss, even briefly, forces primary creators into different lineups and more touches. The Lakers’ rotation depends on quick chemistry, especially with LeBron James and Luka Dončić asideand Vincent’s availability is more important than the numbers in the box suggest.
The club had no immediate update on Vincent’s status. Expect the team to provide additional medical details and schedule after the post-match tests; until then, the Lakers will prepare contingency plans for the point guards’ minutes as they deal with the injury.
2025-10-27 03:07:00
