Los Angeles Lakers Depth Chart 2025-26

Position Players

POS	Starter	Second	Third+
Point Guard	L. Kennard Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance Luke Kennard Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance	B. James Lakers' Bronny James: Cameo appearance in win Bronny James Lakers' Bronny James: Cameo appearance in win	N. Smith Jr.Nick Smith Jr. M. Smart Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday Marcus Smart Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday L. Doncic Lakers' Luka Doncic: Status in doubt for quarterfinals Hamstring: Expected to be out until at least May 1 Luka Doncic Lakers' Luka Doncic: Status in doubt for quarterfinals Hamstring: Expected to be out until at least May 1 A. Reaves Lakers' Austin Reaves: Could return later in quarterfinals Oblique: Expected to be out until at least May 1 Austin Reaves Lakers' Austin Reaves: Could return later in quarterfinals Oblique: Expected to be out until at least May 1
Shooting Guard	M. Smart Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday Marcus Smart Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday	J. LaRavia Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday Leg: Expected to be out until at least Apr 24 Jake LaRavia Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday Leg: Expected to be out until at least Apr 24	L. Kennard Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance Luke Kennard Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance D. KnechtDalton Knecht B. James Lakers' Bronny James: Cameo appearance in win Bronny James Lakers' Bronny James: Cameo appearance in win N. Smith Jr.Nick Smith Jr. A. Reaves Lakers' Austin Reaves: Could return later in quarterfinals Oblique: Expected to be out until at least May 1 Austin Reaves Lakers' Austin Reaves: Could return later in quarterfinals Oblique: Expected to be out until at least May 1
Small Forward	R. Hachimura Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Massive workload in win Rui Hachimura Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Massive workload in win	J. LaRavia Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday Leg: Expected to be out until at least Apr 24 Jake LaRavia Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday Leg: Expected to be out until at least Apr 24	M. Smart Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday Marcus Smart Lakers' Marcus Smart: Stupendous performance Tuesday L. Kennard Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance Luke Kennard Lakers' Luke Kennard: Another standout performance D. KnechtDalton Knecht A. ThieroAdou Thiero N. Smith Jr.Nick Smith Jr.
Power Forward	L. James Lakers' LeBron James: Strong effort in Game 2 win LeBron James Lakers' LeBron James: Strong effort in Game 2 win	J. VanderbiltJarred Vanderbilt	R. Hachimura Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Massive workload in win Rui Hachimura Lakers' Rui Hachimura: Massive workload in win M. KleberMaxi Kleber J. LaRavia Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday Leg: Expected to be out until at least Apr 24 Jake LaRavia Lakers' Jake LaRavia: Doesn't return Tuesday Leg: Expected to be out until at least Apr 24 A. ThieroAdou Thiero D. TimmeDrew Timme
Center	D. AytonDeandre Ayton	J. Hayes Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Chips in full stat line in win Jaxson Hayes Lakers' Jaxson Hayes: Chips in full stat line in win	M. KleberMaxi Kleber D. TimmeDrew Timme