Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 20, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Cleveland Cavaliers at Charlotte Hornets, 20 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Cleveland Cavaliers | Position | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
James Harden 31.0 mpg · 15.7 pts  | PG |  Sion James 23.8 mpg · 5.8 pts |
Donovan Mitchell 33.5 mpg · 24.0 pts  | SG |  Tidjane Salaun 16.1 mpg · 6.1 pts |
Craig Porter 17.8 mpg · 0.6 pts  | SF |  Brandon Miller 30.6 mpg · 20.6 pts |
Evan Mobley 33.0 mpg · 18.4 pts  | PF |  Moussa Diabate 25.1 mpg · 8.9 pts |
Thomas Bryant 10.5 mpg · 8.2 pts  | C |  Ryan Kalkbrenner 23.1 mpg · 4.5 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Charlotte Hornets starting lineups?
For 20 February 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, Lonzo Ball and Craig Porter. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Moussa Diabate, Sion James and Tidjane Salaun. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jaylon Tyson (Out), Jarrett Allen (Out), Kon Knueppel (Out).
Who is out for Cavaliers vs Hornets?
For 20 February 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 3 players: Jaylon Tyson (Out), Jarrett Allen (Out) and Sam Merrill (Out), and the Charlotte Hornets are without 3 players: Kon Knueppel (Out), Grant Williams (Out) and Dennis Schroder (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.