Minnesota Timberwolves vs New Orleans Pelicans Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 4, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Minnesota Timberwolves at New Orleans Pelicans, 6 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| Minnesota Timberwolves | Position | New Orleans Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
LaMelo Ball 27.4 mpg · 16.9 pts  | PG |  Jeremiah Fears 21.6 mpg · 12.9 pts |
Ayo Dosunmu 30.4 mpg · 15.8 pts  | SG |  Herbert Jones 19.7 mpg · 7.1 pts |
Jaden McDaniels 33.6 mpg · 16.8 pts  | SF |  Zion Williamson 32.4 mpg · 21.3 pts |
Jonathan Kuminga 30.0 mpg · 12.3 pts  | PF |  Trey Murphy III 31.0 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Rudy Gobert 31.4 mpg · 7.4 pts  | C |  Karlo Matkovic 17.7 mpg · 10.0 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 6 November 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels, Jonathan Kuminga, LaMelo Ball, Ayo Dosunmu and Rudy Gobert. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones and Karlo Matkovic. Ruled out from the usual starters: Anthony Edwards (Out).
Who is out for Timberwolves vs Pelicans?
For 6 November 2026, 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 3 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful) and Yves Missi (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.