Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns - News - October 17, 2024

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Quincy Olivari - Getting start FridayOlivari will get the start in Los Angeles' preseason finale versus the Warriors on Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactOlivari is competing for a depth role with the club, but he projects as a G League contributor. The Lakers are resting all of their regular starters in this exhibition contest, so the Rice product will have an opportunity to shine.

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Jalen Hood-Schifino - Starting in finaleHood-Schifino will start at guard in Friday's exhibition matchup with the Warriors on Friday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactHood-Schifino will start alongside Bronny James in the Lakers' backcourt. Los Angeles is opting to rest all of its expected starters, meaning Hood-Schifino figures to see a healthy workload.

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Bronny James - Starting in finaleJames will start at guard in Friday's preseason finale versus the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactWith the Lakers resting all of their expected starters, James will get an opportunity to shine. The rookie is expected to spend most of his time with the Lakers' G League affiliate this season.

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Jaxson Hayes - Starting in preseason finaleHayes is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

ImpactThe Lakers are resting their projected Opening Night starters and several key reserves, so Hayes will try to impress the coaching staff to secure a roster spot as a frontcourt alternative.

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Dalton Knecht - Out FridayKnecht will not play in Friday's preseason finale versus the Warriors due to a knee issue, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactKnecht apparently bumped his knee in Thursday's big win over the Spurs. Given it is the second night of an exhibition back-to-back, it is not surprising to see Los Angeles err on the side of caution with its promising rookie. He accumulated 35 points (10-18 FG, 8-13 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, two steals and two blocks across 32 minutes off the bench in the contest. He projects to be one of the first players off the bench for Los Angeles as a depth forward option this season.

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D'Angelo Russell - Resting in finaleRussell will not play in the Lakers' preseason finale versus the Warriors for rest purposes, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactRussell will be rested along with all the other expected starters for Los Angeles. Thus, he will presumably be ready to start at point guard in Tuesday's tilt with the Timberwolves to tip off the regular season.

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Anthony Davis - Won't play FridayDavis (rest) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Warriors, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

ImpactThe Lakers will rest all of their starters and a few players who figure to contribute to the rotation, meaning head coach JJ Redick will play several young guys with the start of the regular season right around the corner. Davis should be healthy and ready to go for the regular-season opener against the Timberwolves on Oct. 22.

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