Charlotte Hornets vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 11, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at Los Angeles Lakers, 17 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Charlotte Hornets | Position | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
Coby White 20.4 mpg · 7.0 pts  | PG |  Austin Reaves 36.6 mpg · 25.3 pts |
Grayson Allen 26.4 mpg · 15.3 pts  | SG |  Matisse Thybulle 19.4 mpg · 7.0 pts |
Brandon Miller 27.9 mpg · 20.6 pts  | SF |  Luka Doncic 36.3 mpg · 39.3 pts |
Naz Reid 29.1 mpg · 17.4 pts  | PF |  Jake LaRavia 25.5 mpg · 6.1 pts |
Ryan Kalkbrenner 15.7 mpg · 4.8 pts  | C |  Walker Kessler 30.6 mpg · 14.9 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 17 November 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Naz Reid, Coby White, Grayson Allen, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Brandon Miller. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Walker Kessler, Matisse Thybulle, Jake LaRavia, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Ruled out from the usual starters: Dennis Schroder (Out).
Who is out for Hornets vs Lakers?
For 17 November 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.