Jake LaRavia News: Starting vs. Milwaukee

LaRavia is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Bucks, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

The Lakers will be shorthanded at the forward spots without LeBron James (back), Marcus Smart (illness) and Rui Hachimura (calf). Thus, LaRavia will get the starting nod at power forward. The 24-year-old has been a pleasant surprise for the Lakers so far, averaging 10.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in 13 outings (five starts) this season.