Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 2, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Phoenix Suns at Charlotte Hornets, 2 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Phoenix Suns | Position | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
Collin Gillespie 28.8 mpg · 7.2 pts  | PG |  Coby White 19.9 mpg · 7.0 pts |
Devin Booker 33.3 mpg · 25.1 pts  | SG |  Sion James 22.6 mpg · 6.3 pts |
Jalen Green 25.8 mpg · 11.8 pts  | SF |  Brandon Miller 30.2 mpg · 20.6 pts |
Oso Ighodaro 22.2 mpg · 6.5 pts  | PF |  Moussa Diabate 26.0 mpg · 8.9 pts |
Jordan Goodwin 22.7 mpg · 9.5 pts  | C |  Ryan Kalkbrenner 21.5 mpg · 4.8 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Phoenix Suns vs Charlotte Hornets starting lineups?
For 2 April 2026, the Phoenix Suns are expected to start Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Oso Ighodaro and Jordan Goodwin. The Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Coby White. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out), Kon Knueppel (Out).
Who is out for Suns vs Hornets?
For 2 April 2026, the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (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. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.