Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Mar. 16 | NBA 2024-25 season

The Phoenix Suns face the LA Lakers on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena. The game pits the Suns (31-36), who are No. 11 in the Western Conference, against the Lakers (40-25), six places above them at No. 5 in the hotly contested Western Conference.

The Suns have been inconsistent, winning twice in their last five matchups. The last game, however, ended in a convincing 122-106 home win against the Sacramento Kings on Friday.

Devin Booker recorded a double-double of 22 points, 13 assists and four rebounds. Kevin Durant added 22 points, four rebounds and six assists.

The Lakers have lost momentum since winning eight consecutive games from Feb. 20 to Mar. 6. They are now on a four-game losing run, all four being road games.

Their last game was the hard-fought 131-126 defeat to the Denver Nuggets on Friday. Anthony Reaves' 37 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds and Dalton Knecht's 32 points, two rebounds and one assist weren't enough to snap the losing run.

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Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers: Injury Reports

Phoenix Suns injury report for Mar. 16

The Suns have two players reported to be out against the Lakers. Nick Richards is listed as probable due to a right ankle sprain.

The Suns' complete injury report:

• Grayson Allen: Out - Left Foot; Strain
• Jalen Bridges: Out - G League - Two-Way
• Monte Morris: Questionable - Low Back; Injury Management
• Nick Richards: Probable - Right Ankle; Sprain

LA Lakers' injury report for March 16

The Lakers have an extensive injury report list against the Suns. Luka Doncic has been listed as probable due to a right ankle sprain.

The Lakers' complete injury report:

• Luka Doncic: Probable - Right Ankle; Sprain
• Dorian Finney-Smith: Questionable - Left Ankle; Injury Management
• Rui Hachimura: Out - Left Patellar; Tendinopathy
• Jaxson Hayes: Probable - Right Knee; Contusion
• LeBron James: Out - Left Groin; Strain
• Maxi Kleber: Out - Right Foot; Surgery Recovery
• Dalton Knecht: Probable - Back; Soreness
• Gabe Vincent: Questionable - Left Knee; Injury Management

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Phoenix Suns vs LA Lakers: Expected Lineups and Starting Depth Charts

Phoenix Suns' starting lineup and depth chart for March 16

The Phoenix Suns are projected to go with the following lineup against the Lakers: Devin Booker (point guard), Bradley Beal (shooting guard), Ryan Dunn (small forward), Kevin Durant (power forward) and Mason Plumlee (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Suns' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Devin Booker	Bradley Beal	Ryan Dunn	Kevin Durant	Nick Richards
Tyus Jones	Collin Gillespie	Grayson Allen	Royce O'Neale	Mason Plumlee
TyTY Washington Jr.	Grayson Allen	Royce O'Neale	Bol Bol	Oso Ighodaro
Collin Gillespie	Devin Booker	Cody Martin	Ryan Dunn	Kevin Durant
Monte Morris	Cody Martin	Kevin Durant	Cody Martin	Bol Bol

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LA Lakers' starting lineup and depth chart for March 16

The LA Lakers are projected to go with the following starting five against the Suns: Shake Milton (point guard), Austin Reaves (shooting guard), Jordan Goodwin (small forward), Jarred Vanderbilt (power forward) and Trey Jemison III (center).

Here's a snapshot of the Lakers' depth chart for the 2024-25 season:

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Luka Doncic	Austin Reaves	Rui Hachimura	LeBron James	Jaxson Hayes
Gabe Vincent	Dalton Knecht	Jordan Goodwin	Jarred Vanderbilt	Dorian Finney-Smith
Austin Reaves	Gabe Vincent	LeBron James	Dorian Finney-Smith	Trey Jemison III
Shake Milton	Jordan Goodwin	Dalton Knecht	Rui Hachimura	Alex Len
Jordan Goodwin	Rui Hachimura	Dorian Finney-Smith	Cam Reddish	Christian Koloko

The matchup begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN+. Streaming is via FuboTV and NBA League Pass.