LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Nov. 26 | 2024 Emirates NBA Cup

The Phoenix Suns return to Emirates NBA Cup action on Tuesday as they host the LA Lakers at Footprint Center. Both teams are in the midst of a rough patch and will be eager to get back to the win column and, more importantly, secure a place in the knockout rounds.

The Lakers (10-6) sit at the top of West Group B with a 2-0 record. The Suns (9-7), on the other hand, are in fourth place with a 1-1 record. This will be the third game between the division rivals, with each winning one apiece.

The Lakers are coming off arguably their worst performance of the season in a 127-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets. And defeat to the Orlando Magic before that has somewhat sullied the unbeaten home run that they had put together beforehand.

If the Lakers hope to have any chance to flip the script, Anthony Davis is going to have to be at his best and significant improvements in shooting from other players.

Meanwhile, the Suns have dropped five straight games largely in part due to Kevin Durant’s absence, poor shooting from the 3-point line and lackluster second-half showings. The pressure is mounting, and a positive result on Tuesday would get them right back on track amid growing discontent.

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LA Lakers vs Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Nov. 26

LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Lakers will be without the likes of Jarred Vanderbilt (foot), Christian Wood (knee) and Jaxson Hayes (ankle) for this game.

Bronny James is also listed as out with a left heel contusion. Meanwhile, Anthony Davis is listed as probable with left plantar fasciitis. He is most likely to suit up alongside LeBron James, Cam Reddish, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura.

Point guards	Austin Reaves	D'Angelo Russell	Jalen Hood-Schifino
Shooting guards	Cam Reddish	Gabe Vincent	Bronny James
Small forwards	Rui Hachimura	Dalton Knecht	Max Christie
Power forwards	LeBron James	Maxwell Lewis	Christian Wood
Centers C	Anthony Davis	Jaxson Hayes	Christian Koloko

Phoenix Suns Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The Suns are expected to have a fully fit roster ahead of the Lakers game, with star duo Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal returning from injury and are likely to play on Tuesday.

Collin Gillespie is the only player listed "out" on the injury report. The guard was diagnosed with a right ankle fracture earlier this month and should be set to miss around a month of action.

The Suns are likely to unleash their star-studded lineup against the Lakers, with Kevin Durant, Jusuf Nurkic, Tyus Jones, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker expected to start.

Point guards	Tyus Jones	Monte Morris
Shooting guards	Bradley Beal	Grayson Allen	Damion Lee
Small forwards	Devin Booker	Royce O'Neale	Ryan Dunn
Point forwards	Kevin Durant	Bol Bol	Oso Ighodaro
Center	Jusuf Nurkic	Mason Plumlee