Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 4, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans, 4 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Minnesota Timberwolves | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
Nah'Shon Hyland 9.2 mpg · 7.1 pts  | PG |  Jeremiah Fears 27.4 mpg · 12.9 pts |
Jaylen Clark 14.8 mpg · 3.7 pts  | SG |  Bryce McGowens 15.0 mpg · 1.8 pts |
Jaden McDaniels 31.7 mpg · 16.8 pts  | SF |  Zion Williamson 30.9 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Joan Beringer 4.2 mpg · 6.5 pts  | PF |  Saddiq Bey 28.7 mpg · 15.6 pts |
Rudy Gobert 32.1 mpg · 7.4 pts  | C |  Derik Queen 24.3 mpg · 12.4 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 Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans starting lineups?
For 4 December 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, Jaylen Clark, Nah'Shon Hyland and Joan Beringer. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen, Bryce McGowens and Zion Williamson. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out), Trey Murphy III (Out).
Who is out for Timberwolves vs Pelicans?
For 4 December 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 3 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (Out), and the New Orleans Pelicans are without 4 players: Yves Missi (Out), Malik Dia (Out), Trey Murphy III (Out) and Jaron Pierre Jr. (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.