Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 14, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Brooklyn Nets at New Orleans Pelicans, 14 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Brooklyn Nets | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
Terance Mann 26.3 mpg · 0.4 pts  | PG |  Jeremiah Fears 26.7 mpg · 15.4 pts |
Drake Powell 18.4 mpg · 0.7 pts  | SG |  Zion Williamson 29.0 mpg · 21.0 pts |
Michael Porter Jr. 33.1 mpg · 21.5 pts  | SF |  Trey Murphy III 35.6 mpg · 15.6 pts |
Noah Clowney 28.5 mpg · 5.0 pts  | PF |  Saddiq Bey 30.0 mpg · 15.5 pts |
Danny Wolf 19.7 mpg · 9.8 pts  | C |  Derik Queen 26.3 mpg · 12.5 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 Brooklyn Nets vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups?
For 14 January 2026, the Brooklyn Nets are expected to start Noah Clowney, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Drake Powell and Danny Wolf. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy III, Derik Queen, Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey. Ruled out from the usual starters: Egor Demin (Out).
Who is out for Nets vs Pelicans?
For 14 January 2026, the Brooklyn Nets are without 1 player: Egor Demin (Out), and the New Orleans Pelicans are without 1 player: Yves Missi (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.