Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Dec 14, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns, 14 December 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 Phoenix Suns
Los Angeles LakersPositionPhoenix Suns
Austin Reaves
36.9 mpg · 25.3 pts
Austin Reaves
PG
Devin Booker
Devin Booker
34.7 mpg · 25.1 pts
Bronny James
8.9 mpg · 0.8 pts
Bronny James
SG
Collin Gillespie
Collin Gillespie
27.0 mpg · 7.2 pts
Luka Doncic
37.2 mpg · 39.3 pts
Luka Doncic
SF
Jordan Goodwin
Jordan Goodwin
20.5 mpg · 9.5 pts
Jake LaRavia
24.6 mpg · 6.1 pts
Jake LaRavia
PF
Dillon Brooks
Dillon Brooks
31.2 mpg · 14.9 pts
Jarred Vanderbilt
17.3 mpg · 1.7 pts
Jarred Vanderbilt
C
Ryan Dunn
Ryan Dunn
23.3 mpg · 5.8 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
37
2nd
Bronny JamesBronny James
0.8p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
9
3rd
Adou ThieroAdou Thiero
2.7p · 2.7r · 1.0a
Min
6
4th
Chris MañonChris Mañon
1.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
5th
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
9
2nd
Austin ReavesAustin Reaves
25.3p · 3.4r · 4.6a
Min
37
3rd
Adou ThieroAdou Thiero
2.7p · 2.7r · 1.0a
Min
6
4th
Chris MañonChris Mañon
1.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
5th
Luka DoncicLuka Doncic
39.3p · 7.8r · 7.9a
Min
37
6th
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
25
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
25
3rd
Jarred VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt
1.7p · 3.9r · 1.3a
Min
17
4th
Austin ReavesAustin Reaves
25.3p · 3.4r · 4.6a
Min
37
5th
Bronny JamesBronny James
0.8p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
9
6th
Adou ThieroAdou Thiero
2.7p · 2.7r · 1.0a
Min
6
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
25
2nd
Jarred VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt
1.7p · 3.9r · 1.3a
Min
17
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
17
2nd
Jake LaRaviaJake LaRavia
6.1p · 3.5r · 1.8a
Min
25
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns starting lineups?

For 14 December 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Bronny James and Jarred Vanderbilt. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Dillon Brooks, Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Ryan Dunn and Jordan Goodwin. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).

Who is out for Lakers vs Suns?

For 14 December 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers have nobody ruled out, and the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (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.