The Los Angeles Lakers have revealed a new starting lineup that does not include Luka Doncic, according to a team announcement on Thursday.
Head coach JJ Redick was photographed discussing strategy with Doncic during the Lakers' game against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 25, 2026. The Slovenian guard wore jersey number 77 in that contest.
Details of the revised starting five and the reason for Doncic's absence from the lineup were not immediately disclosed in the initial announcement.
