After losing to the Raptors in their third exhibition game on Thursday, the Lakers got their first day off of the preseason on Friday. Saturday led to a light practice session and we learned that D’Angelo Russell and Marcelo Huertas are close to returning, but Byron Scott called them doubtful for today’s game — though he did leave the door open they could return.
If they do take the floor, it won’t be an NBA team they return against, but Israel’s Maccabi Haifa. The Israeli team is stateside playing exhibitions against NBA opponents, including a game against the Grizzlies this past week:
I know nothing about this opponent beyond what’s gleaned from the clips above.