Matisse Thybulle inherits the jersey number formerly used by Dalton Knecht. He and Ziaire Williams were selected to start alongside Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and Max Kessler. The Lakers' lineup includes Thybulle and Williams for their first game in the new era. Thybulle and Williams secured the final two starting spots. The team's starting five features Dončić, Reaves, Thybulle, Williams, and Kessler.