Decorated Anaheim Duck Corey Perry now plays for the Kings, a team that values his intelligence on the ice. The Ducks rallied to beat the Kings Friday.
USC quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who missed one game while recovering from a concussion and left last week's game with an injury, is clear to play against USC.
The Lakers will not use their special NBA Cup court during a group stage game Friday against the Mavericks after the team flagged concerns that it was too slippery.
After facing UCLA, USC coach Lincoln Riley must decide whether to replace starting quarterback Jayden Maiava or fight to retain Maiava and backup Husan Longstreet.