Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 23, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns, 23 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Los Angeles Lakers | Position | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
Austin Reaves 36.9 mpg · 25.3 pts  | PG |  Devin Booker 34.5 mpg · 25.1 pts |
Bronny James 8.9 mpg · 0.8 pts  | SG |  Collin Gillespie 27.9 mpg · 7.2 pts |
Luka Doncic 36.6 mpg · 39.3 pts  | SF |  Jordan Goodwin 21.0 mpg · 9.5 pts |
Jake LaRavia 25.1 mpg · 6.1 pts  | PF |  Dillon Brooks 31.0 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Jarred Vanderbilt 18.2 mpg · 1.7 pts  | C |  Ryan Dunn 22.6 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns starting lineups?
For 23 December 2025, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, Bronny James and Jarred Vanderbilt. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie, Ryan Dunn and Jordan Goodwin. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Lakers vs Suns?
For 23 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.