Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Dec 20, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Washington Wizards at Memphis Grizzlies, 20 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies
Washington WizardsPositionMemphis Grizzlies
Carlton Carrington
27.1 mpg · 5.5 pts
Carlton Carrington
PG
Cam Spencer
Cam Spencer
21.8 mpg · 8.7 pts
Bilal Coulibaly
26.8 mpg · 7.2 pts
Bilal Coulibaly
SG
Cedric Coward
Cedric Coward
27.1 mpg · 12.6 pts
Khris Middleton
25.8 mpg · 2.4 pts
Khris Middleton
SF
Javon Small
Javon Small
14.0 mpg · 8.7 pts
KyShawn George
31.6 mpg · 17.9 pts
KyShawn George
PF
Jaylen Wells
Jaylen Wells
27.0 mpg · 11.0 pts
Alexandre Sarr
29.4 mpg · 9.9 pts
Alexandre Sarr
C
Zach Edey
Zach Edey
25.8 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
Carlton CarringtonCarlton Carrington
5.5p · 1.9r · 2.2a
Min
27
2nd
Bilal CoulibalyBilal Coulibaly
7.2p · 3.7r · 0.7a
Min
27
3rd
Tre JohnsonTre Johnson
8.8p · 1.8r · 0.8a
Min
23
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Bilal CoulibalyBilal Coulibaly
7.2p · 3.7r · 0.7a
Min
27
2nd
Carlton CarringtonCarlton Carrington
5.5p · 1.9r · 2.2a
Min
27
3rd
Tre JohnsonTre Johnson
8.8p · 1.8r · 0.8a
Min
23
4th
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
17.9p · 4.4r · 4.9a
Min
32
5th
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
26
6th
Will RileyWill Riley
1.8p · 0.2r · 0.3a
Min
12
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
26
2nd
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
17.9p · 4.4r · 4.9a
Min
32
3rd
Will RileyWill Riley
1.8p · 0.2r · 0.3a
Min
12
4th
Anthony GillAnthony Gill
0.3p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
4
5th
Carlton CarringtonCarlton Carrington
5.5p · 1.9r · 2.2a
Min
27
6th
Bilal CoulibalyBilal Coulibaly
7.2p · 3.7r · 0.7a
Min
27
PF
Power Forward
Starter
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
17.9p · 4.4r · 4.9a
Min
32
2nd
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
26
3rd
Will RileyWill Riley
1.8p · 0.2r · 0.3a
Min
12
4th
Anthony GillAnthony Gill
0.3p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
4
5th
Alexandre SarrAlexandre Sarr
9.9p · 7.2r · 1.8a
Min
29
C
Center
Starter
Alexandre SarrAlexandre Sarr
9.9p · 7.2r · 1.8a
Min
29
2nd
KyShawn GeorgeKyShawn George
17.9p · 4.4r · 4.9a
Min
32
3rd
Khris MiddletonKhris Middleton
2.4p · 1.6r · 0.4a
Min
26
4th
Will RileyWill Riley
1.8p · 0.2r · 0.3a
Min
12
5th
Anthony GillAnthony Gill
0.3p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
4
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Washington Wizards vs Memphis Grizzlies starting lineups?

For 20 December 2025, the Washington Wizards are expected to start KyShawn George, Carlton Carrington, Alexandre Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Khris Middleton. The Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Brandon Clarke, Zach Edey and Cam Spencer. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Wizards vs Grizzlies?

For 20 December 2025, the Washington Wizards are without 4 players: Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Jamir Watkins (Out), Justin Champagnie (Out) and Reece Beekman (Out), and the Memphis Grizzlies are without 4 players: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Richie Saunders (Out), Quinten Post (Out) and Karim Lopez (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.