Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 9, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Oklahoma City Thunder at Memphis Grizzlies, 9 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Oklahoma City Thunder | Position | Memphis Grizzlies |
|---|---|---|
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 33.4 mpg · 30.1 pts  | PG |  Cam Spencer 23.6 mpg · 9.1 pts |
Ajay Mitchell 25.9 mpg · 17.8 pts  | SG |  Cedric Coward 26.8 mpg · 14.3 pts |
Alex Caruso 18.3 mpg · 8.8 pts  | SF |  Jaylen Wells 27.6 mpg · 11.1 pts |
Kenrich Williams 13.3 mpg · 6.9 pts  | PF |  GG Jackson 15.4 mpg · 7.4 pts |
Isaiah Hartenstein 27.0 mpg · 8.1 pts  | C |  Zach Edey 25.8 mpg · 7.4 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 Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups?
For 9 January 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cam Spencer, GG Jackson, Cedric Coward and Zach Edey. Ruled out from the usual starters: Cason Wallace (Out), Jalen Williams (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out).
Who is out for Thunder vs Grizzlies?
For 9 January 2026, 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.