Darvin Ham revealed interesting plan for the team’s starting lineup

On Thursday, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Ham spoke with the media and shared his intriguing idea for the team's starting lineup in the next campaign. D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves will be the Lakers' starting backcourt, according to Ham. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the third frontcourt slot next to LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be up for grabs at training camp. 

The Lakers have a solid assortment of players that can compete for the fifth starting position. Rui Hachimura, a gifted scorer, is best suited for offensive formations, while Jarred Vanderbilt, the lineup's connector, provides a somewhat stronger defensive presence. Jaxson Hayes and Christian Wood were further acquired by the Lakers this summer. The fact that Russell appears to be set in stone as a starter is maybe the most intriguing fact in this situation.