Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 24, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail Blazers, 24 February 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Minnesota Timberwolves and Portland Trail Blazers
Minnesota TimberwolvesPositionPortland Trail Blazers
Ayo Dosunmu
27.8 mpg · 18.1 pts
Ayo Dosunmu
PG
Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday
28.1 mpg · 12.8 pts
Nah'Shon Hyland
15.1 mpg · 8.5 pts
Nah'Shon Hyland
SG
Sidy Cissoko
Sidy Cissoko
22.0 mpg · 7.2 pts
Jaden McDaniels
32.2 mpg · 17.0 pts
Jaden McDaniels
SF
Toumani Camara
Toumani Camara
33.3 mpg · 13.0 pts
Joan Beringer
7.0 mpg · 5.6 pts
Joan Beringer
PF
Deni Avdija
Deni Avdija
33.5 mpg · 22.5 pts
Rudy Gobert
31.2 mpg · 7.8 pts
Rudy Gobert
C
Donovan Clingan
Donovan Clingan
27.4 mpg · 11.4 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
18.1p · 4.9r · 4.0a
Min
28
2nd
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
8.5p · 1.3r · 2.5a
Min
15
3rd
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
4.7p · 1.9r · 0.7a
Min
13
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
13
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
8.5p · 1.3r · 2.5a
Min
15
2nd
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
18.1p · 4.9r · 4.0a
Min
28
3rd
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
4.7p · 1.9r · 0.7a
Min
13
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
13
5th
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
6th
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
2nd
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
13
3rd
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
4th
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
18.1p · 4.9r · 4.0a
Min
28
5th
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
8.5p · 1.3r · 2.5a
Min
15
6th
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
4.7p · 1.9r · 0.7a
Min
13
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
2nd
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
3rd
Rudy GobertRudy Gobert
7.8p · 12.1r · 1.4a
Min
31
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
11.1p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
13
C
Center
Starter
Rudy GobertRudy Gobert
7.8p · 12.1r · 1.4a
Min
31
2nd
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.0p · 6.1r · 3.6a
Min
32
3rd
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
5.6p · 6.2r · 0.6a
Min
7
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers starting lineups?

For 24 February 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Joan Beringer, Nah'Shon Hyland and Ayo Dosunmu. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to start Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Jrue Holiday, Deni Avdija and Sidy Cissoko. Ruled out from the usual starters: Donte DiVincenzo (Out), Anthony Edwards (Out), Shaedon Sharpe (Out).

Who is out for Timberwolves vs Trail Blazers?

For 24 February 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves are without 2 players: Donte DiVincenzo (Out) and Anthony Edwards (Out), and the Portland Trail Blazers are without 3 players: Shaedon Sharpe (Out), Ja Morant (Out) and Vit Krejci (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.