Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 17, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls, 17 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Cleveland Cavaliers | Position | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
Donovan Mitchell 34.5 mpg · 22.8 pts  | PG |  Josh Giddey 33.7 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Craig Porter 16.3 mpg · 1.6 pts  | SG |  Tre Jones 28.2 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Jaylon Tyson 28.2 mpg · 7.8 pts  | SF |  Isaac Okoro 25.0 mpg · 5.8 pts |
Evan Mobley 34.2 mpg · 17.5 pts  | PF |  Matas Buzelis 28.2 mpg · 13.6 pts |
Jarrett Allen 25.9 mpg · 13.1 pts  | C |  Patrick Williams 21.2 mpg · 5.5 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 Chicago Bulls starting lineups?
For 17 December 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jaylon Tyson, Jarrett Allen and Lonzo Ball. The Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Tre Jones and Patrick Williams. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Cavaliers vs Bulls?
For 17 December 2025, the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (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.