Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 11, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers, 16 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Chicago Bulls | Position | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
Josh Giddey 28.5 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PG |  James Harden 32.6 mpg · 15.3 pts |
Norman Powell 26.6 mpg · 19.3 pts  | SG |  Donovan Mitchell 32.5 mpg · 22.8 pts |
Caleb Wilson 32.5 mpg · 19.3 pts  | SF |  Peyton Watson 28.5 mpg · 11.4 pts |
Matas Buzelis 26.5 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PF |  Evan Mobley 31.7 mpg · 17.5 pts |
Jalen Smith 18.9 mpg · 11.7 pts  | C |  Jarrett Allen 19.9 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 16 November 2026, the Chicago Bulls are expected to start Caleb Wilson, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith and Norman Powell. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and Jarrett Allen. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Bulls vs Cavaliers?
For 16 November 2026, 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.