Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Jan 13, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Atlanta Hawks at Los Angeles Lakers, 13 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers
Atlanta HawksPositionLos Angeles Lakers
Dyson Daniels
34.3 mpg · 9.8 pts
Dyson Daniels
PG
Austin Reaves
Austin Reaves
35.3 mpg · 23.5 pts
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
33.0 mpg · 22.1 pts
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SG
Bronny James
Bronny James
7.5 mpg · 0.8 pts
CJ McCollum
24.0 mpg · 12.9 pts
CJ McCollum
SF
Luka Doncic
Luka Doncic
36.5 mpg · 40.1 pts
Jalen Johnson
35.5 mpg · 19.8 pts
Jalen Johnson
PF
Jake LaRavia
Jake LaRavia
27.1 mpg · 6.4 pts
Onyeka Okongwu
31.9 mpg · 13.5 pts
Onyeka Okongwu
C
Jarred Vanderbilt
Jarred Vanderbilt
20.2 mpg · 1.2 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
Dyson DanielsDyson Daniels
9.8p · 7.2r · 5.5a
Min
34
2nd
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker
22.1p · 3.2r · 2.5a
Min
33
3rd
CJ McCollumCJ McCollum
12.9p · 3.1r · 3.9a
Min
24
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker
22.1p · 3.2r · 2.5a
Min
33
2nd
Dyson DanielsDyson Daniels
9.8p · 7.2r · 5.5a
Min
34
3rd
CJ McCollumCJ McCollum
12.9p · 3.1r · 3.9a
Min
24
4th
Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson
19.8p · 8.8r · 7.6a
Min
36
5th
Corey KispertCorey Kispert
7.7p · 0.7r · 0.7a
Min
14
SF
Small Forward
Starter
CJ McCollumCJ McCollum
12.9p · 3.1r · 3.9a
Min
24
2nd
Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson
19.8p · 8.8r · 7.6a
Min
36
3rd
Corey KispertCorey Kispert
7.7p · 0.7r · 0.7a
Min
14
4th
Dyson DanielsDyson Daniels
9.8p · 7.2r · 5.5a
Min
34
5th
Nickeil Alexander-WalkerNickeil Alexander-Walker
22.1p · 3.2r · 2.5a
Min
33
6th
Onyeka OkongwuOnyeka Okongwu
13.5p · 8.0r · 2.8a
Min
32
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson
19.8p · 8.8r · 7.6a
Min
36
2nd
Onyeka OkongwuOnyeka Okongwu
13.5p · 8.0r · 2.8a
Min
32
3rd
Corey KispertCorey Kispert
7.7p · 0.7r · 0.7a
Min
14
C
Center
Starter
Onyeka OkongwuOnyeka Okongwu
13.5p · 8.0r · 2.8a
Min
32
2nd
Jalen JohnsonJalen Johnson
19.8p · 8.8r · 7.6a
Min
36
3rd
Corey KispertCorey Kispert
7.7p · 0.7r · 0.7a
Min
14
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Atlanta Hawks vs Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups?

For 13 January 2026, the Atlanta Hawks are expected to start Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Onyeka Okongwu and CJ McCollum. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves and Nick Smith Jr.. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Hawks vs Lakers?

For 13 January 2026, the Atlanta Hawks are without 5 players: Henri Veesaar (Out), Mouhamed Gueye (Out), Jock Landale (Out), Asa Newell (Out) and Keshon Gilbert (Out), and the Los Angeles Lakers have nobody ruled out. Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.