Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 5, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Washington Wizards at Detroit Pistons, 5 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons
Washington WizardsPositionDetroit Pistons
Carlton Carrington
28.4 mpg · 5.7 pts
Carlton Carrington
PG
Daniss Jenkins
Daniss Jenkins
16.7 mpg · 9.3 pts
Bilal Coulibaly
26.4 mpg · 7.2 pts
Bilal Coulibaly
SG
Ausar Thompson
Ausar Thompson
25.8 mpg · 9.9 pts
Khris Middleton
24.3 mpg · 2.4 pts
Khris Middleton
SF
Cade Cunningham
Cade Cunningham
35.3 mpg · 24.0 pts
KyShawn George
30.8 mpg · 18.5 pts
KyShawn George
PF
Duncan Robinson
Duncan Robinson
28.5 mpg · 19.0 pts
Alexandre Sarr
28.5 mpg · 10.6 pts
Alexandre Sarr
C
Paul Reed
Paul Reed
11.5 mpg · 12.8 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
Carlton CarringtonCarlton Carrington
5.7p · 2.1r · 2.0a
Min
28
2nd
Bilal CoulibalyBilal Coulibaly
7.2p · 3.7r · 0.7a
Min
26
3rd
Tre JohnsonTre Johnson
9.6p · 1.8r · 0.9a
Min
25
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Bilal CoulibalyBilal Coulibaly
7.2p · 3.7r · 0.7a
Min
26
2nd
Carlton CarringtonCarlton Carrington
5.7p · 2.1r · 2.0a
Min
28
3rd
Tre JohnsonTre Johnson
9.6p · 1.8r · 0.9a
Min
25
4th
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
18.5p · 4.5r · 5.2a
Min
31
5th
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
24
6th
Will RileyWill Riley
2.0p · 0.3r · 0.3a
Min
15
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
24
2nd
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
18.5p · 4.5r · 5.2a
Min
31
3rd
Will RileyWill Riley
2.0p · 0.3r · 0.3a
Min
15
4th
Anthony GillAnthony Gill
0.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
6
5th
Carlton CarringtonCarlton Carrington
5.7p · 2.1r · 2.0a
Min
28
6th
Bilal CoulibalyBilal Coulibaly
7.2p · 3.7r · 0.7a
Min
26
PF
Power Forward
Starter
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
18.5p · 4.5r · 5.2a
Min
31
2nd
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
24
3rd
Will RileyWill Riley
2.0p · 0.3r · 0.3a
Min
15
4th
Anthony GillAnthony Gill
0.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
6
5th
Alexandre SarrAlexandre Sarr
10.6p · 7.1r · 2.0a
Min
29
C
Center
Starter
Alexandre SarrAlexandre Sarr
10.6p · 7.1r · 2.0a
Min
29
2nd
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
18.5p · 4.5r · 5.2a
Min
31
3rd
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
24
4th
Will RileyWill Riley
2.0p · 0.3r · 0.3a
Min
15
5th
Anthony GillAnthony Gill
0.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
6
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Washington Wizards vs Detroit Pistons starting lineups?

For 5 February 2026, the Washington Wizards are expected to start KyShawn George, Bilal Coulibaly, Carlton Carrington, Khris Middleton and Alexandre Sarr. The Detroit Pistons are expected to start Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Daniss Jenkins and Paul Reed. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jalen Duren (Out).

Who is out for Wizards vs Pistons?

For 5 February 2026, the Washington Wizards are without 6 players: Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Jamir Watkins (Out), Justin Champagnie (Out), Reece Beekman (Out), Anthony Davis (Out) and Deandre Ayton (Out), and the Detroit Pistons are without 3 players: Jalen Duren (Out), Isaiah Joe (Out) and Ugonna Onyenso (Out). A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.