New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 27, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Milwaukee Bucks, 27 February 2026. 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
34.9 mpg · 26.2 pts
Jalen Brunson
PG
Ryan Rollins
Ryan Rollins
32.2 mpg · 10.7 pts
Josh Hart
30.3 mpg · 8.6 pts
Josh Hart
SG
A.J. Green
A.J. Green
30.2 mpg · 7.5 pts
Mikal Bridges
34.2 mpg · 6.6 pts
Mikal Bridges
SF
Ousmane Dieng
Ousmane Dieng
19.4 mpg · 3.1 pts
OG Anunoby
33.4 mpg · 16.4 pts
OG Anunoby
PF
Kyle Kuzma
Kyle Kuzma
26.7 mpg · 11.6 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
31.3 mpg · 20.9 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
C
Myles Turner
Myles Turner
28.2 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
Josh HartJosh Hart
8.6p · 7.3r · 3.9a
Min
30
3rd
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.7p · 1.7r · 0.9a
Min
28
4th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.3p · 1.4r · 1.9a
Min
22
5th
Jose AlvaradoJose Alvarado
2.5p · 1.3r · 1.8a
Min
21
6th
Jordan ClarksonJordan Clarkson
6.5p · 1.5r · 0.4a
Min
19
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Josh HartJosh Hart
8.6p · 7.3r · 3.9a
Min
30
2nd
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
26.2p · 3.0r · 5.6a
Min
35
3rd
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.7p · 1.7r · 0.9a
Min
28
4th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.3p · 1.4r · 1.9a
Min
22
5th
Jose AlvaradoJose Alvarado
2.5p · 1.3r · 1.8a
Min
21
6th
Jordan ClarksonJordan Clarkson
6.5p · 1.5r · 0.4a
Min
19
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.6p · 3.2r · 2.2a
Min
34
2nd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.4p · 5.6r · 2.4a
Min
33
3rd
Mohamed DiawaraMohamed Diawara
2.5p · 2.5r · 1.8a
Min
7
4th
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
2.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
5th
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
26.2p · 3.0r · 5.6a
Min
35
6th
Josh HartJosh Hart
8.6p · 7.3r · 3.9a
Min
30
PF
Power Forward
Starter
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.4p · 5.6r · 2.4a
Min
33
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.6p · 3.2r · 2.2a
Min
34
3rd
Mohamed DiawaraMohamed Diawara
2.5p · 2.5r · 1.8a
Min
7
4th
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
2.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
5th
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.6r · 3.1a
Min
31
C
Center
Starter
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.6r · 3.1a
Min
31
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.6p · 3.2r · 2.2a
Min
34
3rd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.4p · 5.6r · 2.4a
Min
33
4th
Mohamed DiawaraMohamed Diawara
2.5p · 2.5r · 1.8a
Min
7
5th
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
2.0p · 0.5r · 0.0a
Min
4
Quick answers2 questions

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

For 27 February 2026, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart. The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to start A.J. Green, Myles Turner, Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr. and Kyle Kuzma. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Knicks vs Bucks?

For 27 February 2026, 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.