John Ireland’s projected opening-night lineup would put Quentin Grimes and Ziaire Williams alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler. He basically said on ESPN LA 710 that Grimes was a lock with Doncic, Reaves and Kessler, and that he…
Broadcaster John Ireland projected the Los Angeles Lakers' opening night starting lineup, reporting that Quentin Grimes and Ziaire Williams are expected to start alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. Speaking on ESPN LA 710, Ireland stated that Grimes is considered a lock and that he learned through back channels that Williams would take the fifth starting spot.
Head coach JJ Redick had previously locked in Doncic, Reaves, and Kessler while leaving the forward positions open to competition. Williams recently returned to full practice following a foot issue, though official starting roles have not yet been formally announced by Redick ahead of the regular season.
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