Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 18, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls, 18 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Brooklyn Nets | Position | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
Egor Demin 24.7 mpg · 7.8 pts  | PG |  Josh Giddey 32.8 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Terance Mann 25.8 mpg · 0.4 pts  | SG |  Tre Jones 27.0 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Michael Porter Jr. 33.0 mpg · 21.5 pts  | SF |  Isaac Okoro 25.4 mpg · 5.8 pts |
Noah Clowney 28.5 mpg · 5.0 pts  | PF |  Matas Buzelis 27.9 mpg · 13.6 pts |
Drake Powell 18.8 mpg · 0.7 pts  | C |  Jalen Smith 18.6 mpg · 11.7 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 Brooklyn Nets vs Chicago Bulls starting lineups?
For 18 January 2026, the Brooklyn Nets are expected to start Noah Clowney, Michael Porter Jr., Drake Powell, Egor Demin and Terance Mann. The Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith and Josh Giddey. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nets vs Bulls?
For 18 January 2026, the Brooklyn Nets are without 4 players: Grant Nelson (Out), Tyler Bilodeau (Out), Joshua Jefferson (Out) and Ben Saraf (Out), and the Chicago Bulls are without 1 player: Jaylin Sellers (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.