Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 16, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets, 16 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Chicago Bulls | Position | Brooklyn Nets |
|---|---|---|
Josh Giddey 32.8 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PG |  Egor Demin 24.9 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Tre Jones 26.9 mpg · 10.3 pts  | SG |  Terance Mann 26.0 mpg · 0.4 pts |
Isaac Okoro 25.2 mpg · 5.8 pts  | SF |  Michael Porter Jr. 33.1 mpg · 21.5 pts |
Matas Buzelis 27.8 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PF |  Noah Clowney 28.6 mpg · 5.0 pts |
Jalen Smith 18.1 mpg · 11.7 pts  | C |  Drake Powell 18.6 mpg · 0.7 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Chicago Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets starting lineups?
For 16 January 2026, the Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith and Josh Giddey. The Brooklyn Nets are expected to start Noah Clowney, Michael Porter Jr., Drake Powell, Egor Demin and Terance Mann. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Bulls vs Nets?
For 16 January 2026, the Chicago Bulls are without 1 player: Jaylin Sellers (Out), and the Brooklyn Nets are without 4 players: Grant Nelson (Out), Tyler Bilodeau (Out), Joshua Jefferson (Out) and Ben Saraf (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.