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Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 10, with the latest lineups and odds

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks, 11 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Projected minutes
Projected starting fives, Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks
Cleveland CavaliersPositionNew York Knicks
James Harden
32.6 mpg · 15.3 pts
James Harden
PG
Jalen Brunson
Jalen Brunson
34.7 mpg · 26.2 pts
Donovan Mitchell
32.5 mpg · 22.8 pts
Donovan Mitchell
SG
Landry Shamet
Landry Shamet
20.0 mpg · 9.3 pts
Peyton Watson
28.5 mpg · 11.4 pts
Peyton Watson
SF
OG Anunoby
OG Anunoby
33.6 mpg · 16.4 pts
Evan Mobley
31.7 mpg · 17.5 pts
Evan Mobley
PF
Mikal Bridges
Mikal Bridges
27.1 mpg · 6.6 pts
Jarrett Allen
19.9 mpg · 13.1 pts
Jarrett Allen
C
Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns
32.0 mpg · 20.9 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

Projected minutes
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
James HardenJames Harden
15.3p · 4.8r · 5.7a
Min
33
2nd
Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell
22.8p · 4.8r · 5.5a
Min
33
3rd
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watson
11.4p · 4.6r · 2.7a
Min
29
4th
Meleek ThomasMeleek Thomas
13.0p · 2.6r · 1.3a
Min
18
5th
Sam MerrillSam Merrill
7.7p · 3.4r · 1.9a
Min
17
6th
Tyrese ProctorTyrese Proctor
6.0p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
13
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell
22.8p · 4.8r · 5.5a
Min
33
2nd
James HardenJames Harden
15.3p · 4.8r · 5.7a
Min
33
3rd
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watson
11.4p · 4.6r · 2.7a
Min
29
4th
Meleek ThomasMeleek Thomas
13.0p · 2.6r · 1.3a
Min
18
5th
Sam MerrillSam Merrill
7.7p · 3.4r · 1.9a
Min
17
6th
Tyrese ProctorTyrese Proctor
6.0p · 2.8r · 2.3a
Min
13
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Peyton WatsonPeyton Watson
11.4p · 4.6r · 2.7a
Min
29
2nd
Mario HezonjaMario Hezonja
8.5p · 5.9r · 1.6a
Min
16
3rd
Riley MinixRiley Minix
3.3p · 2.7r · 0.0a
Min
10
4th
Norchad OmierNorchad Omier
0.0p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
8
5th
James HardenJames Harden
15.3p · 4.8r · 5.7a
Min
33
6th
Donovan MitchellDonovan Mitchell
22.8p · 4.8r · 5.5a
Min
33
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Evan MobleyEvan Mobley
17.5p · 7.5r · 3.6a
Min
32
2nd
Mario HezonjaMario Hezonja
8.5p · 5.9r · 1.6a
Min
16
3rd
Riley MinixRiley Minix
3.3p · 2.7r · 0.0a
Min
10
4th
Norchad OmierNorchad Omier
0.0p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
8
5th
Jarrett AllenJarrett Allen
13.1p · 7.7r · 1.2a
Min
20
6th
Thomas BryantThomas Bryant
8.7p · 2.2r · 0.2a
Min
7
C
Center
Starter
Jarrett AllenJarrett Allen
13.1p · 7.7r · 1.2a
Min
20
2nd
Evan MobleyEvan Mobley
17.5p · 7.5r · 3.6a
Min
32
3rd
Thomas BryantThomas Bryant
8.7p · 2.2r · 0.2a
Min
7
4th
Mario HezonjaMario Hezonja
8.5p · 5.9r · 1.6a
Min
16
5th
Riley MinixRiley Minix
3.3p · 2.7r · 0.0a
Min
10
6th
Norchad OmierNorchad Omier
0.0p · 2.5r · 1.5a
Min
8
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Cleveland Cavaliers vs New York Knicks starting lineups?

For 11 November 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to start James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Peyton Watson and Jarrett Allen. The New York Knicks are expected to start Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and Landry Shamet. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Cavaliers vs Knicks?

For 11 November 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are without 1 player: Jaylon Tyson (Out), and the New York Knicks have nobody ruled 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.