Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 19, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls, 19 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Cleveland Cavaliers | Position | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
James Harden 33.3 mpg · 15.3 pts  | PG |  Josh Giddey 31.9 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Donovan Mitchell 33.5 mpg · 22.8 pts  | SG |  Tre Jones 27.0 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Jaylon Tyson 27.1 mpg · 7.8 pts  | SF |  Matas Buzelis 29.0 mpg · 13.6 pts |
Evan Mobley 32.4 mpg · 17.5 pts  | PF |  Leonard Miller 19.5 mpg · 7.1 pts |
Jarrett Allen 27.6 mpg · 13.1 pts  | C |  Jalen Smith 20.8 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Chicago Bulls starting lineups?
For 19 March 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson. The Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Leonard Miller and Jalen Smith. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Cavaliers vs Bulls?
For 19 March 2026, 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.