Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets 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: Phoenix Suns at Denver Nuggets, 16 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Phoenix Suns | Position | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
Devin Booker 34.2 mpg · 25.1 pts  | PG |  Jamal Murray 37.0 mpg · 25.8 pts |
Jalen Green 28.0 mpg · 11.8 pts  | SG |  Christian Braun 34.3 mpg · 12.4 pts |
Dillon Brooks 30.0 mpg · 14.9 pts  | SF |  Aaron Gordon 29.6 mpg · 11.2 pts |
Miles Bridges 30.4 mpg · 15.0 pts  | PF |  Cameron Johnson 30.8 mpg · 10.3 pts |
Oso Ighodaro 17.7 mpg · 6.5 pts  | C |  Nikola Jokic 36.4 mpg · 23.1 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 Phoenix Suns vs Denver Nuggets starting lineups?
For 16 November 2026, the Phoenix Suns are expected to start Devin Booker, Miles Bridges, Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green and Oso Ighodaro. The Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon and Cameron Johnson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Suns vs Nuggets?
For 16 November 2026, the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (Out), and the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.