Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 6, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Cleveland Cavaliers at Memphis Grizzlies, 6 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Cleveland Cavaliers | Position | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
James Harden 34.1 mpg · 15.3 pts  | PG |  Javon Small 20.6 mpg · 8.7 pts |
Donovan Mitchell 33.5 mpg · 22.8 pts  | SG |  Cedric Coward 26.0 mpg · 12.6 pts |
Jaylon Tyson 27.0 mpg · 7.8 pts  | SF |  Taylor Hendricks 24.2 mpg · 3.8 pts |
Evan Mobley 32.1 mpg · 17.5 pts  | PF |  GG Jackson 21.8 mpg · 6.8 pts |
Jarrett Allen 27.2 mpg · 13.1 pts  | C |  Olivier-Maxence Prosper 18.9 mpg · 2.4 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 Cleveland Cavaliers vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups?
For 6 April 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, James Harden, Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Cedric Coward, GG Jackson, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Javon Small and Taylor Hendricks. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Cavaliers vs Grizzlies?
For 6 April 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 4 players: Sam Merrill (Out), Khalifa Diop (Out), Nae'Qwan Tomlin (Out) and Ernest Udeh, Jr. (Out), and the Memphis Grizzlies are without 4 players: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Richie Saunders (Out), Quinten Post (Out) and Karim Lopez (Out). A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.