Los Angeles Lakers vs Portland Trail Blazers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 17, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers, 17 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Los Angeles Lakers | Position | Portland Trail Blazers |
|---|---|---|
Austin Reaves 35.3 mpg · 23.3 pts  | PG |  Jrue Holiday 30.5 mpg · 13.4 pts |
Bronny James 7.0 mpg · 0.8 pts  | SG |  Sidy Cissoko 20.9 mpg · 6.3 pts |
Luka Doncic 36.4 mpg · 38.5 pts  | SF |  Toumani Camara 33.9 mpg · 13.7 pts |
Jake LaRavia 27.6 mpg · 6.4 pts  | PF |  Deni Avdija 35.4 mpg · 23.4 pts |
Jarred Vanderbilt 19.9 mpg · 1.2 pts  | C |  Donovan Clingan 27.1 mpg · 12.0 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 Portland Trail Blazers starting lineups?
For 17 January 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to start Luka Doncic, Jake LaRavia, Austin Reaves, Jarred Vanderbilt and Nick Smith Jr.. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to start Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Sidy Cissoko, Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija. Ruled out from the usual starters: Shaedon Sharpe (Out).
Who is out for Lakers vs Trail Blazers?
For 17 January 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers are without 1 player: Adou Thiero (Out), and the Portland Trail Blazers are without 3 players: Shaedon Sharpe (Out), Ja Morant (Out) and Vit Krejci (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.