Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 9, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Milwaukee Bucks at Los Angeles Lakers, 9 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Milwaukee Bucks | Position | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|---|---|
Ryan Rollins 31.7 mpg · 10.7 pts  | PG |  Austin Reaves 35.3 mpg · 25.3 pts |
A.J. Green 29.3 mpg · 7.5 pts  | SG |  Bronny James 7.8 mpg · 0.8 pts |
Kyle Kuzma 26.3 mpg · 11.6 pts  | SF |  Adou Thiero 5.9 mpg · 3.0 pts |
Jericho Sims 15.5 mpg · 0.3 pts  | PF |  Jake LaRavia 26.8 mpg · 6.3 pts |
Myles Turner 28.6 mpg · 7.1 pts  | C |  Jarred Vanderbilt 19.7 mpg · 1.3 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 Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers starting lineups?
For 9 January 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to start Myles Turner, A.J. Green, Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma. The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, Austin Reaves, Nick Smith Jr. and Bronny James. Ruled out from the usual starters: Luka Doncic (Out).
Who is out for Bucks vs Lakers?
For 9 January 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks are without 1 player: Gary Trent Jr. (Out), and the Los Angeles Lakers are without 1 player: Luka Doncic (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.