Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 29, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Minnesota Timberwolves at Chicago Bulls, 29 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Minnesota Timberwolves | Position | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
Nah'Shon Hyland 14.0 mpg · 8.5 pts  | PG |  Josh Giddey 33.3 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Jaylen Clark 14.1 mpg · 4.7 pts  | SG |  Tre Jones 27.0 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Terrence Shannon Jr. 12.7 mpg · 11.1 pts  | SF |  Isaac Okoro 24.1 mpg · 5.8 pts |
Jaden McDaniels 32.5 mpg · 17.0 pts  | PF |  Matas Buzelis 27.5 mpg · 13.6 pts |
Rudy Gobert 31.8 mpg · 7.8 pts  | C |  Patrick Williams 18.8 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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs Chicago Bulls starting lineups?
For 29 December 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Nah'Shon Hyland, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr.. The Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Tre Jones and Patrick Williams. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out).
Who is out for Timberwolves vs Bulls?
For 29 December 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 2 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out) and Anthony Edwards (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. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.