Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 15, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers, 15 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Memphis Grizzlies and Cleveland Cavaliers
Memphis GrizzliesPositionCleveland Cavaliers
Cam Spencer
18.6 mpg · 8.7 pts
Cam Spencer
PG
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell
34.0 mpg · 22.8 pts
Cedric Coward
26.8 mpg · 12.6 pts
Cedric Coward
SG
Craig Porter
Craig Porter
17.2 mpg · 1.6 pts
Javon Small
14.0 mpg · 8.7 pts
Javon Small
SF
Jaylon Tyson
Jaylon Tyson
25.9 mpg · 7.8 pts
Jaylen Wells
25.3 mpg · 11.0 pts
Jaylen Wells
PF
Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley
34.1 mpg · 17.5 pts
Olivier-Maxence Prosper
9.5 mpg · 2.4 pts
Olivier-Maxence Prosper
C
Jarrett Allen
Jarrett Allen
25.8 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Cam SpencerCam Spencer
8.7p · 3.3r · 5.0a
Min
19
2nd
Cedric CowardCedric Coward
12.6p · 8.4r · 2.6a
Min
27
3rd
Javon SmallJavon Small
8.7p · 2.3r · 4.0a
Min
14
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Cedric CowardCedric Coward
12.6p · 8.4r · 2.6a
Min
27
2nd
Cam SpencerCam Spencer
8.7p · 3.3r · 5.0a
Min
19
3rd
Javon SmallJavon Small
8.7p · 2.3r · 4.0a
Min
14
4th
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
25
5th
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
10
6th
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
6
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Javon SmallJavon Small
8.7p · 2.3r · 4.0a
Min
14
2nd
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
25
3rd
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
10
4th
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
6
5th
Cedric CowardCedric Coward
12.6p · 8.4r · 2.6a
Min
27
6th
Cam SpencerCam Spencer
8.7p · 3.3r · 5.0a
Min
19
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
25
2nd
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
10
3rd
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
6
C
Center
Starter
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
10
2nd
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
25
3rd
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
6
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Memphis Grizzlies vs Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups?

For 15 November 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell, Lonzo Ball and Jaylon Tyson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Grizzlies vs Cavaliers?

For 15 November 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies are without 4 players: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Richie Saunders (Out), Quinten Post (Out) and Karim Lopez (Out), and the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (Out). A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.