Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Jan 19, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors, 19 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors
Miami HeatPositionGolden State Warriors
Davion Mitchell
29.5 mpg · 16.0 pts
Davion Mitchell
PG
Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski
26.8 mpg · 17.0 pts
Pelle Larsson
22.7 mpg · 11.4 pts
Pelle Larsson
SG
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
32.0 mpg · 30.0 pts
Dru Smith
16.8 mpg · 3.0 pts
Dru Smith
SF
Will Richard
Will Richard
18.9 mpg · 4.6 pts
Andrew Wiggins
31.7 mpg · 10.3 pts
Andrew Wiggins
PF
Draymond Green
Draymond Green
26.9 mpg · 3.2 pts
Bam Adebayo
30.9 mpg · 16.3 pts
Bam Adebayo
C
Gui Santos
Gui Santos
11.3 mpg · 7.2 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
Davion MitchellDavion Mitchell
16.0p · 1.4r · 8.0a
Min
30
2nd
Pelle LarssonPelle Larsson
11.4p · 3.4r · 3.7a
Min
23
3rd
Dru SmithDru Smith
3.0p · 1.2r · 1.6a
Min
17
4th
Andrew WigginsAndrew Wiggins
10.3p · 2.6r · 1.4a
Min
32
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Pelle LarssonPelle Larsson
11.4p · 3.4r · 3.7a
Min
23
2nd
Davion MitchellDavion Mitchell
16.0p · 1.4r · 8.0a
Min
30
3rd
Dru SmithDru Smith
3.0p · 1.2r · 1.6a
Min
17
4th
Andrew WigginsAndrew Wiggins
10.3p · 2.6r · 1.4a
Min
32
5th
Nikola JovicNikola Jovic
2.7p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
20
6th
Simone FontecchioSimone Fontecchio
1.0p · 0.7r · 0.0a
Min
16
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Dru SmithDru Smith
3.0p · 1.2r · 1.6a
Min
17
2nd
Andrew WigginsAndrew Wiggins
10.3p · 2.6r · 1.4a
Min
32
3rd
Nikola JovicNikola Jovic
2.7p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
20
4th
Simone FontecchioSimone Fontecchio
1.0p · 0.7r · 0.0a
Min
16
5th
Myron GardnerMyron Gardner
1.0p · 0.8r · 0.3a
Min
6
6th
Davion MitchellDavion Mitchell
16.0p · 1.4r · 8.0a
Min
30
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Andrew WigginsAndrew Wiggins
10.3p · 2.6r · 1.4a
Min
32
2nd
Nikola JovicNikola Jovic
2.7p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
20
3rd
Simone FontecchioSimone Fontecchio
1.0p · 0.7r · 0.0a
Min
16
4th
Myron GardnerMyron Gardner
1.0p · 0.8r · 0.3a
Min
6
5th
Bam AdebayoBam Adebayo
16.3p · 8.0r · 3.4a
Min
31
C
Center
Starter
Bam AdebayoBam Adebayo
16.3p · 8.0r · 3.4a
Min
31
2nd
Nikola JovicNikola Jovic
2.7p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
20
3rd
Simone FontecchioSimone Fontecchio
1.0p · 0.7r · 0.0a
Min
16
4th
Myron GardnerMyron Gardner
1.0p · 0.8r · 0.3a
Min
6
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Miami Heat vs Golden State Warriors starting lineups?

For 19 January 2026, the Miami Heat are expected to start Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, Pelle Larsson, Davion Mitchell and Dru Smith. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out).

Who is out for Heat vs Warriors?

For 19 January 2026, the Miami Heat have nobody ruled out, and the Golden State Warriors are without 3 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out) and Moses Moody (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.