New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 1, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers, 1 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
Bryce McGowens 20.9 mpg · 1.8 pts  | PG |  Kris Dunn 27.8 mpg · 9.0 pts |
Herbert Jones 29.2 mpg · 7.1 pts  | SG |  Kobe Sanders 21.2 mpg · 11.0 pts |
Saddiq Bey 30.8 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Cam Christie 10.1 mpg · 1.8 pts |
Zion Williamson 29.5 mpg · 21.3 pts  | PF |  Derrick Jones Jr. 26.2 mpg · 11.5 pts |
DeAndre Jordan 17.2 mpg · 6.0 pts  | C |  Brook Lopez 19.5 mpg · 12.6 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 New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers starting lineups?
For 1 March 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, DeAndre Jordan and Bryce McGowens. The LA Clippers are expected to start Kris Dunn, Brook Lopez, Derrick Jones Jr., Nicolas Batum and Kobe Sanders. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pelicans vs Clippers?
For 1 March 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are without 3 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful) and Yves Missi (Out), and the LA Clippers are without 4 players: Bradley Beal (Out), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Out), Brandon Ingram (Out) and Jordan Miller (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.