Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 9, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Philadelphia 76ers at Orlando Magic, 9 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Philadelphia 76ers | Position | Orlando Magic |
|---|---|---|
Tyrese Maxey 39.7 mpg · 26.7 pts  | PG |  Anthony Black 30.0 mpg · 17.1 pts |
VJ Edgecombe 35.8 mpg · 12.7 pts  | SG |  Desmond Bane 33.7 mpg · 17.2 pts |
Jabari Walker 12.7 mpg · 4.9 pts  | SF |  Franz Wagner 33.3 mpg · 22.0 pts |
Justin Edwards 16.1 mpg · 1.0 pts  | PF |  Wendell Carter Jr. 30.4 mpg · 14.1 pts |
Joel Embiid 29.0 mpg · 17.7 pts  | C |  Goga Bitadze 16.7 mpg · 3.5 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 Philadelphia 76ers vs Orlando Magic starting lineups?
For 9 January 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to start Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Justin Edwards and Jabari Walker. The Orlando Magic are expected to start Desmond Bane, Wendell Carter Jr., Anthony Black, Franz Wagner and Goga Bitadze. Ruled out from the usual starters: Dominick Barlow (Out), Paolo Banchero (Out).
Who is out for 76ers vs Magic?
For 9 January 2026, the Philadelphia 76ers are without 3 players: Dominick Barlow (Out), Ariel Hukporti (Out) and Adem Bona (Out), and the Orlando Magic are without 6 players: Jonathan Isaac (Out), Izaiyah Nelson (Out), Noah Penda (Out), Paolo Banchero (Out), Jalen Suggs (Out) and Tristan Da Silva (Out).