New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Feb 4, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors, 4 February 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors
New York KnicksPositionToronto Raptors
Jalen Brunson
35.3 mpg · 25.9 pts
Jalen Brunson
PG
Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley
26.1 mpg · 17.4 pts
Miles McBride
23.4 mpg · 6.8 pts
Miles McBride
SG
Ja'Kobe Walter
Ja'Kobe Walter
18.6 mpg · 11.0 pts
Mikal Bridges
38.3 mpg · 6.3 pts
Mikal Bridges
SF
Jamal Shead
Jamal Shead
16.6 mpg · 7.4 pts
OG Anunoby
36.3 mpg · 16.7 pts
OG Anunoby
PF
RJ Barrett
RJ Barrett
33.3 mpg · 21.3 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
34.6 mpg · 20.9 pts
Karl-Anthony Towns
C
Jakob Poeltl
Jakob Poeltl
31.3 mpg · 8.5 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

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
25.9p · 3.1r · 5.2a
Min
35
2nd
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.8p · 1.5r · 1.1a
Min
23
3rd
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.4p · 1.6r · 1.9a
Min
10
4th
Tyler KolekTyler Kolek
3.4p · 1.9r · 5.0a
Min
5
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.8p · 1.5r · 1.1a
Min
23
2nd
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
25.9p · 3.1r · 5.2a
Min
35
3rd
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.4p · 1.6r · 1.9a
Min
10
4th
Tyler KolekTyler Kolek
3.4p · 1.9r · 5.0a
Min
5
5th
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
6th
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
36
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
2nd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
36
3rd
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
4.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
4th
Jalen BrunsonJalen Brunson
25.9p · 3.1r · 5.2a
Min
35
5th
Miles McBrideMiles McBride
6.8p · 1.5r · 1.1a
Min
23
6th
Landry ShametLandry Shamet
9.4p · 1.6r · 1.9a
Min
10
PF
Power Forward
Starter
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
36
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
3rd
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
4.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
4th
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.8r · 3.1a
Min
35
C
Center
Starter
Karl-Anthony TownsKarl-Anthony Towns
20.9p · 13.8r · 3.1a
Min
35
2nd
Mikal BridgesMikal Bridges
6.3p · 3.4r · 2.1a
Min
38
3rd
OG AnunobyOG Anunoby
16.7p · 5.3r · 2.4a
Min
36
4th
Pacome DadietPacome Dadiet
4.0p · 1.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
Quick answers2 questions

What are the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors starting lineups?

For 4 February 2025, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride. The Toronto Raptors are expected to start RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Knicks vs Raptors?

For 4 February 2025, the New York Knicks are without 1 player: Josh Hart (Out), and the Toronto Raptors are without 3 players: Nate Bittle (Out), Kawhi Leonard (Out) and Scottie Barnes (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.