Lakers Predicted to Start Newcomer Over Rai Hachimura

Lakers Predicted to Start Newcomer Over Rai Hachimura

An anonymous NBA scout has some interesting thoughts on who the Los Angeles Lakers should include in their starting lineup next season. As NBA superstar LeBron James enters his age-41 season, time is running out for this version of the Lakers. Alongside James, Luka Donĉić, the centerpiece of maybe the biggest trade in NBA history, should star. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and 2025 free agent signee Deandre Ayton are widely expected to round out…

NBA Scout Urges Lakers To Start Marcus Smart Over Rui Hachimura In JJ Redick’s Rotation Plans

Marcus Smart and Rui Hachimura (Photo by Imagn Images) The hype for the 2025-26 NBA season is increasing gradually. Amid this situation, The Lakers Daily recently revealed a projected starting five for the Lakers, showcasing Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and DeAndre Ayton. When it surfaced on social media platforms, the projected lineup faced much hate from the fans. Moreover, it also reached an NBA scout who recently …

NBA scout urges JJ Redick to start Marcus Smart over Rui Hachimura

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely expected to start Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Deandre Ayton next season, but one NBA scout believes head coach JJ Redick should start newcomer Marcus Smart over Hachimura. The NBA scout told Lakers Daily that a starting lineup of Doncic, Reaves, Hachimura, James and Ayton “doesn’t have enough defense” to compete in the rugged Western Conference. “JJ should start Marcus over Rui,” …