Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 28, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks, 28 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Minnesota Timberwolves | Position | Dallas Mavericks |
|---|---|---|
Nah'Shon Hyland 14.4 mpg · 8.5 pts  | PG |  Max Christie 29.3 mpg · 5.5 pts |
Jaylen Clark 14.2 mpg · 4.7 pts  | SG |  Naji Marshall 29.1 mpg · 11.1 pts |
Terrence Shannon Jr. 12.7 mpg · 11.1 pts  | SF |  Cooper Flagg 33.9 mpg · 25.9 pts |
Jaden McDaniels 32.1 mpg · 17.0 pts  | PF |  P.J. Washington 30.8 mpg · 14.6 pts |
Rudy Gobert 31.5 mpg · 7.8 pts  | C |  Daniel Gafford 20.5 mpg · 9.6 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 Dallas Mavericks starting lineups?
For 28 January 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Nah'Shon Hyland, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr.. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Cooper Flagg, Max Christie, Naji Marshall, Dwight Powell and Caleb Martin. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out).
Who is out for Timberwolves vs Mavericks?
For 28 January 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 2 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out) and Anthony Edwards (Out), and the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.