Los Angeles Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 26, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Phoenix Suns, 26 February 2026. 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 33.5 mpg · 25.3 pts  | PG |  Devin Booker 33.3 mpg · 25.1 pts |
Bronny James 7.2 mpg · 0.8 pts  | SG |  Collin Gillespie 28.6 mpg · 7.2 pts |
Luka Doncic 35.6 mpg · 39.3 pts  | SF |  Jalen Green 19.8 mpg · 11.8 pts |
Jake LaRavia 26.4 mpg · 6.1 pts  | PF |  Dillon Brooks 30.6 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Jarred Vanderbilt 18.8 mpg · 1.7 pts  | C |  Ryan Dunn 19.8 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 26 February 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Smith Jr.. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Collin Gillespie, Jalen Green, Ryan Dunn, Dillon Brooks and Devin Booker. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Lakers vs Suns?
For 26 February 2026, 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.