New Orleans Pelicans vs LA Clippers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 4, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at LA Clippers, 8 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | LA Clippers |
|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears 21.6 mpg · 12.9 pts  | PG |  Darius Garland 32.9 mpg · 20.1 pts |
Herbert Jones 19.7 mpg · 7.1 pts  | SG |  Kris Dunn 30.4 mpg · 9.0 pts |
Zion Williamson 32.4 mpg · 21.3 pts  | SF |  Derrick Jones Jr. 29.4 mpg · 11.5 pts |
Trey Murphy III 31.0 mpg · 14.9 pts  | PF |  Rui Hachimura 32.1 mpg · 13.4 pts |
Karlo Matkovic 17.7 mpg · 10.0 pts  | C |  Isaiah Jackson 6.3 mpg · 9.6 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 8 November 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones and Karlo Matkovic. The LA Clippers are expected to start Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., Isaiah Jackson and Rui Hachimura. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Pelicans vs Clippers?
For 8 November 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.