Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 10, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Charlotte Hornets, 10 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Los Angeles Lakers and Charlotte Hornets
Los Angeles LakersPositionCharlotte Hornets
Austin Reaves
37.9 mpg · 25.3 pts
Austin Reaves
PG
Sion James
Sion James
25.2 mpg · 6.3 pts
Bronny James
12.6 mpg · 0.8 pts
Bronny James
SG
Tidjane Salaun
Tidjane Salaun
11.7 mpg · 6.9 pts
Luka Doncic
37.0 mpg · 39.3 pts
Luka Doncic
SF
Brandon Miller
Brandon Miller
20.0 mpg · 20.6 pts
Jake LaRavia
29.8 mpg · 6.1 pts
Jake LaRavia
PF
Moussa Diabate
Moussa Diabate
20.1 mpg · 8.9 pts
Jarred Vanderbilt
20.3 mpg · 1.7 pts
Jarred Vanderbilt
C
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Ryan Kalkbrenner
27.3 mpg · 4.8 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Austin ReavesAustin Reaves
25.3p · 3.4r · 4.6a
Min
38
2nd
Bronny JamesBronny James
0.8p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
13
3rd
Chris MañonChris Mañon
1.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
4th
Luka DoncicLuka Doncic
39.3p · 7.8r · 7.9a
Min
37
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Bronny JamesBronny James
0.8p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
13
2nd
Austin ReavesAustin Reaves
25.3p · 3.4r · 4.6a
Min
38
3rd
Chris MañonChris Mañon
1.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
4th
Luka DoncicLuka Doncic
39.3p · 7.8r · 7.9a
Min
37
5th
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
30
6th
Jarred VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt
1.7p · 3.9r · 1.3a
Min
20
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Luka DoncicLuka Doncic
39.3p · 7.8r · 7.9a
Min
37
2nd
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
30
3rd
Jarred VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt
1.7p · 3.9r · 1.3a
Min
20
4th
Austin ReavesAustin Reaves
25.3p · 3.4r · 4.6a
Min
38
5th
Bronny JamesBronny James
0.8p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
13
6th
Chris MañonChris Mañon
1.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
30
2nd
Jarred VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt
1.7p · 3.9r · 1.3a
Min
20
3rd
Luka DoncicLuka Doncic
39.3p · 7.8r · 7.9a
Min
37
C
Center
Starter
Jarred VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt
1.7p · 3.9r · 1.3a
Min
20
2nd
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
30
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Los Angeles Lakers vs Charlotte Hornets starting lineups?

For 10 November 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Smith Jr.. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James, Moussa Diabate, Brandon Miller and Tidjane Salaun. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Lakers vs Hornets?

For 10 November 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers have nobody ruled out, and the Charlotte Hornets are without 3 players: Kon Knueppel (Out), Grant Williams (Out) and Dennis Schroder (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.