Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 24, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies, 24 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies
Denver NuggetsPositionMemphis Grizzlies
Jamal Murray
35.1 mpg · 25.8 pts
Jamal Murray
PG
Cam Spencer
Cam Spencer
19.6 mpg · 8.7 pts
Spencer Jones
12.2 mpg · 6.5 pts
Spencer Jones
SG
Cedric Coward
Cedric Coward
26.5 mpg · 12.6 pts
Cameron Johnson
27.1 mpg · 10.3 pts
Cameron Johnson
SF
Javon Small
Javon Small
14.0 mpg · 8.7 pts
Aaron Gordon
28.4 mpg · 11.2 pts
Aaron Gordon
PF
Jaylen Wells
Jaylen Wells
25.3 mpg · 11.0 pts
Nikola Jokic
35.0 mpg · 23.1 pts
Nikola Jokic
C
Zach Edey
Zach Edey
25.3 mpg · 8.2 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
Jamal MurrayJamal Murray
25.8p · 5.1r · 5.7a
Min
35
2nd
Christian BraunChristian Braun
12.4p · 4.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Spencer JonesSpencer Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 0.5a
Min
12
2nd
Jamal MurrayJamal Murray
25.8p · 5.1r · 5.7a
Min
35
3rd
Christian BraunChristian Braun
12.4p · 4.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
4th
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
11.2p · 5.2r · 2.1a
Min
28
5th
Cameron JohnsonCameron Johnson
10.3p · 3.8r · 1.7a
Min
27
6th
DaRon Holmes IIDaRon Holmes II
0.8p · 0.3r · 0.5a
Min
2
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Cameron JohnsonCameron Johnson
10.3p · 3.8r · 1.7a
Min
27
2nd
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
11.2p · 5.2r · 2.1a
Min
28
3rd
Spencer JonesSpencer Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 0.5a
Min
12
4th
DaRon Holmes IIDaRon Holmes II
0.8p · 0.3r · 0.5a
Min
2
5th
Jamal MurrayJamal Murray
25.8p · 5.1r · 5.7a
Min
35
6th
Christian BraunChristian Braun
12.4p · 4.0r · 2.2a
Min
30
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
11.2p · 5.2r · 2.1a
Min
28
2nd
Cameron JohnsonCameron Johnson
10.3p · 3.8r · 1.7a
Min
27
3rd
Spencer JonesSpencer Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 0.5a
Min
12
4th
Zeke NnajiZeke Nnaji
3.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
7
5th
DaRon Holmes IIDaRon Holmes II
0.8p · 0.3r · 0.5a
Min
2
6th
Nikola JokicNikola Jokic
23.1p · 10.8r · 9.1a
Min
35
C
Center
Starter
Nikola JokicNikola Jokic
23.1p · 10.8r · 9.1a
Min
35
2nd
Zeke NnajiZeke Nnaji
3.5p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
7
3rd
Aaron GordonAaron Gordon
11.2p · 5.2r · 2.1a
Min
28
4th
Cameron JohnsonCameron Johnson
10.3p · 3.8r · 1.7a
Min
27
5th
Spencer JonesSpencer Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 0.5a
Min
12
6th
DaRon Holmes IIDaRon Holmes II
0.8p · 0.3r · 0.5a
Min
2
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups?

For 24 November 2025, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Cameron Johnson, Spencer Jones and Aaron Gordon. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Zach Edey, Cam Spencer and Javon Small. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Nuggets vs Grizzlies?

For 24 November 2025, the Denver Nuggets are without 1 player: Julian Strawther (Out), and the Memphis Grizzlies are without 2 players: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out) and Richie Saunders (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.