Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 18, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies, 18 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Denver Nuggets | Position | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
Jamal Murray 34.9 mpg · 25.8 pts  | PG |  Cam Spencer 23.9 mpg · 8.7 pts |
Christian Braun 31.7 mpg · 12.4 pts  | SG |  Cedric Coward 26.0 mpg · 12.6 pts |
Cameron Johnson 30.4 mpg · 10.3 pts  | SF |  Ty Jerome 22.2 mpg · 26.7 pts |
Aaron Gordon 27.4 mpg · 11.2 pts  | PF |  Jaylen Wells 26.6 mpg · 11.0 pts |
Nikola Jokic 34.7 mpg · 23.1 pts  | C |  Olivier-Maxence Prosper 17.8 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 Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups?
For 18 March 2026, the Denver Nuggets are expected to start Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Cameron Johnson, Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Olivier-Maxence Prosper, Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer and Ty Jerome. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.
Who is out for Nuggets vs Grizzlies?
For 18 March 2026, 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.