Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Mar 30, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks, 30 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Minnesota Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks
Minnesota TimberwolvesPositionDallas Mavericks
Ayo Dosunmu
27.6 mpg · 18.1 pts
Ayo Dosunmu
PG
Max Christie
Max Christie
29.4 mpg · 5.5 pts
Nah'Shon Hyland
16.2 mpg · 8.5 pts
Nah'Shon Hyland
SG
Daniel Gafford
Daniel Gafford
21.9 mpg · 9.6 pts
Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.4 mpg · 11.1 pts
Terrence Shannon Jr.
SF
Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg
33.9 mpg · 25.9 pts
Jaden McDaniels
31.8 mpg · 17.0 pts
Jaden McDaniels
PF
P.J. Washington
P.J. Washington
30.9 mpg · 14.6 pts
Rudy Gobert
31.4 mpg · 7.8 pts
Rudy Gobert
C
Naji Marshall
Naji Marshall
29.6 mpg · 11.1 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
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
18.1p · 4.9r · 4.0a
Min
28
2nd
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
8.5p · 1.3r · 2.5a
Min
16
3rd
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
4.7p · 1.9r · 0.7a
Min
13
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
11
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
8.5p · 1.3r · 2.5a
Min
16
2nd
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
18.1p · 4.9r · 4.0a
Min
28
3rd
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
4.7p · 1.9r · 0.7a
Min
13
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
11
5th
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
6th
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
11
2nd
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
3rd
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
4th
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
18.1p · 4.9r · 4.0a
Min
28
5th
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
8.5p · 1.3r · 2.5a
Min
16
6th
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
4.7p · 1.9r · 0.7a
Min
13
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
2nd
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
3rd
Rudy GobertRudy Gobert
7.8p · 12.1r · 1.4a
Min
31
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
11
C
Center
Starter
Rudy GobertRudy Gobert
7.8p · 12.1r · 1.4a
Min
31
2nd
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
3rd
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Dallas Mavericks starting lineups?

For 30 March 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Terrence Shannon Jr., Ayo Dosunmu and Nah'Shon Hyland. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Max Christie, Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall and Dwight Powell. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out).

Who is out for Timberwolves vs Mavericks?

For 30 March 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.