Lakers' Ivica Zubac: Starting Friday

Zubac will draw the start in the Lakers' preseason finale Friday.

Analysis:

Newly acquired big man Timofey Mozgov will sit out this contest, which has opened the door for Zubac to enter the starting lineup. Head coach Luke Walton likely wants to see what the 32nd pick of June's draft has to offer by giving him the start. Zubac figures to have a tough time cracking the rotation once the season starts.