Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 9, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 9 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies
Oklahoma City ThunderPositionMemphis Grizzlies
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
34.7 mpg · 30.1 pts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
PG
Cam Spencer
Cam Spencer
17.4 mpg · 9.1 pts
Ajay Mitchell
27.5 mpg · 17.8 pts
Ajay Mitchell
SG
Cedric Coward
Cedric Coward
26.4 mpg · 14.3 pts
Alex Caruso
21.5 mpg · 8.8 pts
Alex Caruso
SF
Javon Small
Javon Small
14.0 mpg · 7.0 pts
Brooks Barnhizer
6.6 mpg · 1.6 pts
Brooks Barnhizer
PF
Jaylen Wells
Jaylen Wells
25.3 mpg · 11.1 pts
Isaiah Hartenstein
30.2 mpg · 8.1 pts
Isaiah Hartenstein
C
Olivier-Maxence Prosper
Olivier-Maxence Prosper
8.2 mpg · 3.3 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
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-Alexander
30.1p · 4.3r · 4.5a
Min
35
2nd
Ajay MitchellAjay Mitchell
17.8p · 4.0r · 3.5a
Min
28
3rd
Alex CarusoAlex Caruso
8.8p · 4.6r · 3.6a
Min
22
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Ajay MitchellAjay Mitchell
17.8p · 4.0r · 3.5a
Min
28
2nd
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-Alexander
30.1p · 4.3r · 4.5a
Min
35
3rd
Alex CarusoAlex Caruso
8.8p · 4.6r · 3.6a
Min
22
4th
Brooks BarnhizerBrooks Barnhizer
1.6p · 0.8r · 0.2a
Min
7
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Alex CarusoAlex Caruso
8.8p · 4.6r · 3.6a
Min
22
2nd
Brooks BarnhizerBrooks Barnhizer
1.6p · 0.8r · 0.2a
Min
7
3rd
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-Alexander
30.1p · 4.3r · 4.5a
Min
35
4th
Isaiah HartensteinIsaiah Hartenstein
8.1p · 10.1r · 2.5a
Min
30
5th
Ajay MitchellAjay Mitchell
17.8p · 4.0r · 3.5a
Min
28
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Brooks BarnhizerBrooks Barnhizer
1.6p · 0.8r · 0.2a
Min
7
2nd
Isaiah HartensteinIsaiah Hartenstein
8.1p · 10.1r · 2.5a
Min
30
C
Center
Starter
Isaiah HartensteinIsaiah Hartenstein
8.1p · 10.1r · 2.5a
Min
30
2nd
Brooks BarnhizerBrooks Barnhizer
1.6p · 0.8r · 0.2a
Min
7
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups?

For 9 November 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso and Brooks Barnhizer. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, Javon Small and Olivier-Maxence Prosper. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Thunder vs Grizzlies?

For 9 November 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder are without 6 players: Cason Wallace (Out), Jalen Williams (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out), Thomas Sorber (Out), Nikola Topic (Out) and Jaylin Williams (Out), and the Memphis Grizzlies are without 1 player: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.