Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 8, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers, 8 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Chicago Bulls | Position | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
Josh Giddey 34.1 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PG |  Donovan Mitchell 32.8 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Tre Jones 29.5 mpg · 10.3 pts  | SG |  Craig Porter 17.7 mpg · 1.6 pts |
Isaac Okoro 23.3 mpg · 5.8 pts  | SF |  Jaylon Tyson 24.8 mpg · 7.8 pts |
Matas Buzelis 29.8 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 33.4 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Patrick Williams 22.6 mpg · 5.5 pts  | C |  Jarrett Allen 27.1 mpg · 13.1 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups?
For 8 November 2025, the Chicago Bulls are expected to start Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, Jaylon Tyson and Lonzo Ball. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Bulls vs Cavaliers?
For 8 November 2025, the Chicago Bulls are without 1 player: Jaylin Sellers (Out), and the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.