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Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Jan 12, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at LA Clippers, 12 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Sion JamesSion James
6.3p · 3.1r · 2.6a
Min
26
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
6.9p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
17
2nd
Sion JamesSion James
6.3p · 3.1r · 2.6a
Min
26
3rd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
20.6p · 5.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
4th
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
24
5th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
3.8p · 1.7r · 0.8a
Min
12
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
24
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
20.6p · 5.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
6.9p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
17
4th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
3.8p · 1.7r · 0.8a
Min
12
5th
Sion JamesSion James
6.3p · 3.1r · 2.6a
Min
26
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
20.6p · 5.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
2nd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
24
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
6.9p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
17
4th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
3.8p · 1.7r · 0.8a
Min
12
5th
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.8p · 5.4r · 1.5a
Min
26
C
Center
Starter
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.8p · 5.4r · 1.5a
Min
26
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
20.6p · 5.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
3rd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
8.9p · 9.1r · 2.0a
Min
24
4th
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
6.9p · 3.4r · 0.1a
Min
17
5th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
3.8p · 1.7r · 0.8a
Min
12
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Charlotte Hornets vs LA Clippers starting lineups?

For 12 January 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Moussa Diabate, Brandon Miller, Sion James, Ryan Kalkbrenner and Tidjane Salaun. The LA Clippers are expected to start Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Brook Lopez, Kobe Sanders and Nicolas Batum. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kon Knueppel (Out).

Who is out for Hornets vs Clippers?

For 12 January 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are without 3 players: Kon Knueppel (Out), Grant Williams (Out) and Dennis Schroder (Out), and the LA Clippers are without 5 players: Bradley Beal (Out), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Out), Brandon Ingram (Out), Jordan Miller (Out) and Cam Christie (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.