New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups Tonight (Nov. 30) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The New Orleans Pelicans and LA Lakers cross swords in an intraconference regular-season game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Pelicans play on the backend of a back-to-back, having suffered a 104-96 loss against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday.

The Lakers are on fire at the moment, with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves leading the offense at an elite level. LeBron James has taken a backseat, letting the two guards run the show. As a result, the Purple and Gold find themselves second in the West with a 14-4 record, currently riding a six-game winning streak.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams.

New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Lakers Starting Lineups Tonight

New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup

The Pelicans can't seem to catch a break at the moment, with injuries further complicating what has been a disastrous campaign for the Western Conference franchise. New Orleans' starting lineup on Sunday could be different from the one that featured against the Warriors.

Zion Williamson is likely to miss the action, with the Pelicans playing on the backend of a back-to-back. Trey Murphy III missed Saturday's game, but there is a chance the star forward returns for the Lakers game. The Pelicans' starting five could feature Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens, Trey Murphy III, Saddiq Bey and Derik Queen.

Pelicans depth chart against the Lakers:

PG	Jeremiah Fears	Jose Alvarado	Trey Alexander
SG	Bryce McGowens
SF	Saddiq Bey	Michah Peavy
PF	Trey Murphy III*
C	Derik Queen	Yvess Missy	Kevon Looney	DeAndre Jordan

LA Lakers starting lineup

The Lakers' starting lineup could see one huge change as LeBron James could miss Sunday's game. In case the veteran forward is sidelined, Jake LaRavia could get promoted to the starting five.

Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves are confirmed to share the backcourt, while Rui Hachimura will be on the wing and Deandre Ayton will lead the frontcourt from the center position.

Lakers depth chart against the Pelicans:

PG	Luka Doncic	Gabe Vincent	Nick Smith Jr.
SG	Austin Reaves	Dalton Knecht
SF	LeBron James*	Marcus Smart*	Adou Thiero
PF	Rui Hachimura	Jake LaRavia	Jarred Vanderbilt
C	Deandre Ayton*	Maxi Kleber	Jaxson Hayes

New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Lakers Injury Reports

Trey Murphy was questionable before the Warriors game, and his confirmed status for the Lakers game will be known closer to the game. Five Pelicans players will remain sidelined, with Jordan Hawkins (illness), Herb Jones (right calf strain), Jordan Poole (left quad strain), Karlo Matkovic (right calf strain) and Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) nursing their injuries.

The Lakers listed three players on the injury report after practice on Saturday. LeBron James is listed as questionable with a left foot injury. Marcus Smart is doubtful due to back spasms. Bronny James is ruled out as the sophomore guard is with the South Bay Lakers.