Lakers key piece expected to make season debut vs. Clippers

The Lakers’ backcourt is about to get a lot healthier.Backup guard Collin Sexton was taken off of the team’s injury report and is expected to be available for Friday’s home game against the Clippers after dealing with a strained right soleus (calf). Sexton sat out of Wednesday’s season-opening win over the Warriors and the entire preseason with the injury.He was a full participant in practice for the first time on Monday, but sat out against the Warriors.“No setback, no setback,” coach JJ Redick said Wednesday.“Collaborative decision with performance, everyone involved.

I always say this, with soft tissue injuries, the athlete has to have confidence and full confidence.”...