Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick, announced the starting lineup for the 2025-26 season. The lineup includes new players Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart. The team is using the preseason game against the Sacramento Kings to test their full rotation.
Key Facts
- JJ Redick is the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Lakers' starting lineup includes Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Deandre Ayton, with others like Rui Hachimura, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart.
- Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia, and Marcus Smart are new players on the team.
- The Lakers will use the preseason game against the Sacramento Kings to finalize their lineup.
- Jarred Vanderbilt has an injury (left quad contusion) that may affect his availability.
- The Lakers lost a preseason game to the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 121-94.
- LeBron James is recovering from sciatica and may miss the start of the season.
- Luka Doncic's role marks a significant change for the Lakers as they start the 2025-26 season.
