Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 22, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves, 22 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Chicago Bulls | Position | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
Josh Giddey 32.8 mpg · 10.3 pts  | PG |  Nah'Shon Hyland 14.1 mpg · 8.5 pts |
Tre Jones 26.9 mpg · 10.3 pts  | SG |  Jaylen Clark 14.1 mpg · 4.7 pts |
Isaac Okoro 25.1 mpg · 5.8 pts  | SF |  Terrence Shannon Jr. 12.7 mpg · 11.1 pts |
Matas Buzelis 27.9 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PF |  Jaden McDaniels 32.2 mpg · 17.0 pts |
Jalen Smith 19.1 mpg · 11.7 pts  | C |  Rudy Gobert 31.6 mpg · 7.8 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 Chicago Bulls vs Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineups?
For 22 January 2026, the Chicago Bulls are expected to start Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Tre Jones and Josh Giddey. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Nah'Shon Hyland, Jaylen Clark and Terrence Shannon Jr.. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out).
Who is out for Bulls vs Timberwolves?
For 22 January 2026, the Chicago Bulls are without 1 player: Jaylin Sellers (Out), and the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 2 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out) and Anthony Edwards (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.