Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 22, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Memphis Grizzlies at Oklahoma City Thunder, 22 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Memphis Grizzlies | Position | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
Cam Spencer 22.3 mpg · 9.1 pts  | PG |  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 33.2 mpg · 30.1 pts |
Cedric Coward 27.3 mpg · 14.3 pts  | SG |  Ajay Mitchell 26.3 mpg · 17.8 pts |
Javon Small 14.0 mpg · 7.0 pts  | SF |  Alex Caruso 18.8 mpg · 8.8 pts |
Jaylen Wells 27.1 mpg · 11.1 pts  | PF |  Kenrich Williams 14.5 mpg · 6.9 pts |
Zach Edey 25.8 mpg · 7.4 pts  | C |  Isaiah Hartenstein 27.5 mpg · 8.1 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 Memphis Grizzlies vs Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineups?
For 22 December 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Brandon Clarke, Cam Spencer and Zach Edey. The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso and Kenrich Williams. Ruled out from the usual starters: Cason Wallace (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out).
Who is out for Grizzlies vs Thunder?
For 22 December 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies are without 1 player: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), and the Oklahoma City Thunder are without 6 players: Cason Wallace (Out), Jalen Williams (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out), Thomas Sorber (Out), Nikola Topic (Out) and Jaylin Williams (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.