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Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 3, with the latest lineups and odds

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls, 8 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Projected minutes
Projected starting fives, Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls
Philadelphia 76ersPositionChicago Bulls
Tyrese Maxey
38.2 mpg · 29.1 pts
Tyrese Maxey
PG
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey
29.5 mpg · 9.1 pts
Jaylen Brown
36.5 mpg · 20.6 pts
Jaylen Brown
SG
Norman Powell
Norman Powell
30.7 mpg · 20.3 pts
VJ Edgecombe
35.0 mpg · 12.7 pts
VJ Edgecombe
SF
Caleb Wilson
Caleb Wilson
34.1 mpg · 21.6 pts
LeBron James
33.9 mpg · 16.2 pts
LeBron James
PF
Matas Buzelis
Matas Buzelis
27.4 mpg · 13.0 pts
Joel Embiid
34.3 mpg · 18.5 pts
Joel Embiid
C
Jalen Smith
Jalen Smith
19.8 mpg · 12.1 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

Projected minutes
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Tyrese MaxeyTyrese Maxey
29.1p · 4.1r · 5.3a
Min
38
2nd
Jaylen BrownJaylen Brown
20.6p · 6.9r · 4.3a
Min
37
3rd
VJ EdgecombeVJ Edgecombe
12.7p · 7.1r · 3.0a
Min
35
4th
Anfernee SimonsAnfernee Simons
11.3p · 2.0r · 1.3a
Min
18
5th
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeKentavious Caldwell-Pope
5.9p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
7
6th
Labaron PhilonLabaron Philon
2.4p · 1.0r · 0.2a
Min
6
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Jaylen BrownJaylen Brown
20.6p · 6.9r · 4.3a
Min
37
2nd
Tyrese MaxeyTyrese Maxey
29.1p · 4.1r · 5.3a
Min
38
3rd
VJ EdgecombeVJ Edgecombe
12.7p · 7.1r · 3.0a
Min
35
4th
Anfernee SimonsAnfernee Simons
11.3p · 2.0r · 1.3a
Min
18
5th
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeKentavious Caldwell-Pope
5.9p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
7
6th
Labaron PhilonLabaron Philon
2.4p · 1.0r · 0.2a
Min
6
SF
Small Forward
Starter
VJ EdgecombeVJ Edgecombe
12.7p · 7.1r · 3.0a
Min
35
2nd
LeBron JamesLeBron James
16.2p · 7.0r · 7.3a
Min
34
3rd
Dean WadeDean Wade
4.3p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
19
4th
Adem BonaAdem Bona
1.8p · 4.1r · 0.8a
Min
14
5th
Jabari WalkerJabari Walker
4.0p · 2.0r · 0.6a
Min
8
6th
Rayan RupertRayan Rupert
2.0p · 2.0r · 0.0a
Min
2
PF
Power Forward
Starter
LeBron JamesLeBron James
16.2p · 7.0r · 7.3a
Min
34
2nd
Joel EmbiidJoel Embiid
18.5p · 9.2r · 4.8a
Min
34
3rd
Dean WadeDean Wade
4.3p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
19
4th
Adem BonaAdem Bona
1.8p · 4.1r · 0.8a
Min
14
5th
Jabari WalkerJabari Walker
4.0p · 2.0r · 0.6a
Min
8
6th
Justin EdwardsJustin Edwards
0.7p · 0.7r · 0.0a
Min
1
C
Center
Starter
Joel EmbiidJoel Embiid
18.5p · 9.2r · 4.8a
Min
34
2nd
LeBron JamesLeBron James
16.2p · 7.0r · 7.3a
Min
34
3rd
Dean WadeDean Wade
4.3p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
19
4th
Adem BonaAdem Bona
1.8p · 4.1r · 0.8a
Min
14
5th
Jabari WalkerJabari Walker
4.0p · 2.0r · 0.6a
Min
8
6th
Justin EdwardsJustin Edwards
0.7p · 0.7r · 0.0a
Min
1
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls starting lineups?

For 8 November 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to start Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and LeBron James. The Chicago Bulls are expected to start Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for 76ers vs Bulls?

For 8 November 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are without 2 players: Dominick Barlow (Out) and Ariel Hukporti (Out), and the Chicago Bulls are without 1 player: Nicolas Claxton (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.