LOS ANGELES – The noticeable limp that Nick Young showed as he walked down the Staples Center hallway told his whole story. The fact that Julius Randle felt pain when he ran during morning shootaround told his.
The Lakers (8-8) ruled Randle (hip pointer) and Young (sprained toe in left foot) out for tonight’s game against the Golden State Warriors (13-2) at Staples Center. With Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell already out for at least two weeks after having a non-invasive procedure on his left knee, the Lakers will play the Warriors without three key starters.
Lakers veteran guard Jose Calderon will start in Russell's place for the fourth time in the past five games.