Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 15, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers, 15 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Charlotte Hornets | Position | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
Sion James 25.6 mpg · 6.3 pts  | PG |  Austin Reaves 35.3 mpg · 25.3 pts |
Tidjane Salaun 16.7 mpg · 6.9 pts  | SG |  Bronny James 7.3 mpg · 0.8 pts |
Brandon Miller 29.9 mpg · 20.6 pts  | SF |  Luka Doncic 36.4 mpg · 39.3 pts |
Moussa Diabate 24.3 mpg · 8.9 pts  | PF |  Jake LaRavia 27.3 mpg · 6.1 pts |
Ryan Kalkbrenner 25.1 mpg · 4.8 pts  | C |  Jarred Vanderbilt 20.0 mpg · 1.7 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups?
For 15 January 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Tidjane Salaun. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Smith Jr.. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kon Knueppel (Out).
Who is out for Hornets vs Lakers?
For 15 January 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are without 3 players: Kon Knueppel (Out), Grant Williams (Out) and Dennis Schroder (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. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.