New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Feb 6, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Minnesota Timberwolves, 6 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears 25.3 mpg · 12.9 pts  | PG |  Nah'Shon Hyland 14.8 mpg · 7.1 pts |
Herbert Jones 28.8 mpg · 7.1 pts  | SG |  Jaylen Clark 13.9 mpg · 3.7 pts |
Saddiq Bey 30.4 mpg · 15.6 pts  | SF |  Jaden McDaniels 32.3 mpg · 16.8 pts |
Zion Williamson 29.6 mpg · 21.3 pts  | PF |  Joan Beringer 7.0 mpg · 6.5 pts |
Derik Queen 25.9 mpg · 12.4 pts  | C |  Rudy Gobert 31.3 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 New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineups?
For 6 February 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Derik Queen, Saddiq Bey, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones and Jeremiah Fears. The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Nah'Shon Hyland, Jaylen Clark and Joan Beringer. Ruled out from the usual starters: Trey Murphy III (Out), Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out).
Who is out for Pelicans vs Timberwolves?
For 6 February 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are without 4 players: Yves Missi (Out), Malik Dia (Out), Trey Murphy III (Out) and Jaron Pierre Jr. (Out), and the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 3 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.