Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Mar 8, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at Phoenix Suns, 8 March 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Charlotte Hornets | Position | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
Coby White 18.0 mpg · 7.0 pts  | PG |  Devin Booker 33.3 mpg · 25.1 pts |
Sion James 23.3 mpg · 6.3 pts  | SG |  Collin Gillespie 28.7 mpg · 7.2 pts |
Brandon Miller 29.9 mpg · 20.6 pts  | SF |  Jalen Green 22.4 mpg · 11.8 pts |
Moussa Diabate 25.6 mpg · 8.9 pts  | PF |  Dillon Brooks 30.6 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Ryan Kalkbrenner 22.3 mpg · 4.8 pts  | C |  Oso Ighodaro 20.8 mpg · 6.5 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 Charlotte Hornets vs Phoenix Suns starting lineups?
For 8 March 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Coby White. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Collin Gillespie, Devin Booker, Jalen Green, Oso Ighodaro and Dillon Brooks. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kon Knueppel (Out), Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Hornets vs Suns?
For 8 March 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are without 3 players: Kon Knueppel (Out), Grant Williams (Out) and Dennis Schroder (Out), and the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (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.