Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Mar 4, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics, 4 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Charlotte Hornets and Boston Celtics
Charlotte HornetsPositionBoston Celtics
Sion James
23.6 mpg · 5.2 pts
Sion James
PG
Derrick White
Derrick White
34.3 mpg · 12.8 pts
Coby White
17.7 mpg · 5.5 pts
Coby White
SG
Baylor Scheierman
Baylor Scheierman
16.0 mpg · 5.9 pts
Brandon Miller
29.9 mpg · 22.0 pts
Brandon Miller
SF
Hugo González
Hugo González
15.4 mpg · 3.8 pts
Moussa Diabate
25.4 mpg · 8.9 pts
Moussa Diabate
PF
Sam Hauser
Sam Hauser
24.5 mpg · 7.6 pts
Ryan Kalkbrenner
22.6 mpg · 4.6 pts
Ryan Kalkbrenner
C
Neemias Queta
Neemias Queta
24.9 mpg · 9.8 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Sion JamesSion James
5.2p · 3.0r · 2.8a
Min
24
2nd
Coby WhiteCoby White
5.5p · 2.5r · 2.5a
Min
18
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Coby WhiteCoby White
5.5p · 2.5r · 2.5a
Min
18
2nd
Sion JamesSion James
5.2p · 3.0r · 2.8a
Min
24
3rd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
22.0p · 5.3r · 2.3a
Min
30
4th
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
25
5th
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
16
6th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
1.8p · 1.8r · 0.3a
Min
12
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
22.0p · 5.3r · 2.3a
Min
30
2nd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
25
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
16
4th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
1.8p · 1.8r · 0.3a
Min
12
5th
Sion JamesSion James
5.2p · 3.0r · 2.8a
Min
24
6th
Coby WhiteCoby White
5.5p · 2.5r · 2.5a
Min
18
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
25
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
22.0p · 5.3r · 2.3a
Min
30
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
16
4th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
1.8p · 1.8r · 0.3a
Min
12
5th
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.6p · 4.3r · 1.6a
Min
23
C
Center
Starter
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.6p · 4.3r · 1.6a
Min
23
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
22.0p · 5.3r · 2.3a
Min
30
3rd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
25
4th
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
16
5th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
1.8p · 1.8r · 0.3a
Min
12
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?

For 4 March 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Coby White. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Baylor Scheierman, Neemias Queta and Hugo González. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kon Knueppel (Out).

Who is out for Hornets vs Celtics?

For 4 March 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are without 2 players: Kon Knueppel (Out) and Grant Williams (Out), and the Boston Celtics are without 2 players: Devin Carter (Out) and Jayson Tatum (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.