New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Oct 28, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks, 28 October 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks
New York KnicksPositionMilwaukee Bucks
Jalen Brunson
34.7 mpg · 26.2 pts
Jalen Brunson
PG
Ryan Rollins
Ryan Rollins
31.0 mpg · 10.7 pts
Miles McBride
29.0 mpg · 6.7 pts
Miles McBride
SG
A.J. Green
A.J. Green
28.0 mpg · 7.5 pts
Mikal Bridges
35.3 mpg · 6.6 pts
Mikal Bridges
SF
Kyle Kuzma
Kyle Kuzma
20.5 mpg · 11.6 pts
OG Anunoby
34.7 mpg · 16.4 pts
OG Anunoby
PF
Jericho Sims
Jericho Sims
5.0 mpg · 0.3 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
33.3 mpg · 20.9 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
C
Myles Turner
Myles Turner
29.3 mpg · 7.1 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
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
26.2p · 3.0r · 5.6a
Min
35
2nd
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.7p · 1.7r · 0.9a
Min
29
3rd
Josh HartJosh Hart
8.6p · 7.3r · 3.9a
Min
24
4th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.3p · 1.4r · 1.9a
Min
15
5th
Jordan ClarksonJordan Clarkson
6.5p · 1.5r · 0.4a
Min
15
6th
Tyler KolekTyler Kolek
2.1p · 1.7r · 5.1a
Min
12
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.7p · 1.7r · 0.9a
Min
29
2nd
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
26.2p · 3.0r · 5.6a
Min
35
3rd
Josh HartJosh Hart
8.6p · 7.3r · 3.9a
Min
24
4th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.3p · 1.4r · 1.9a
Min
15
5th
Jordan ClarksonJordan Clarkson
6.5p · 1.5r · 0.4a
Min
15
6th
Tyler KolekTyler Kolek
2.1p · 1.7r · 5.1a
Min
12
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.6p · 3.2r · 2.2a
Min
35
2nd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.4p · 5.6r · 2.4a
Min
35
3rd
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
26.2p · 3.0r · 5.6a
Min
35
4th
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.7p · 1.7r · 0.9a
Min
29
5th
Josh HartJosh Hart
8.6p · 7.3r · 3.9a
Min
24
6th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.3p · 1.4r · 1.9a
Min
15
PF
Power Forward
Starter
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.4p · 5.6r · 2.4a
Min
35
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.6p · 3.2r · 2.2a
Min
35
3rd
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.6r · 3.1a
Min
33
C
Center
Starter
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.6r · 3.1a
Min
33
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.6p · 3.2r · 2.2a
Min
35
3rd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.4p · 5.6r · 2.4a
Min
35
Quick answers2 questions

What are the New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks starting lineups?

For 28 October 2025, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to start Ryan Rollins, Myles Turner, A.J. Green, Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter Jr.. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Knicks vs Bucks?

For 28 October 2025, the New York Knicks have nobody ruled out, and the Milwaukee Bucks are without 1 player: Gary Trent Jr. (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.