New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Dec 9, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors, 9 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| New York Knicks | Position | Toronto Raptors |
|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson 34.8 mpg · 25.9 pts  | PG |  Immanuel Quickley 32.3 mpg · 17.4 pts |
Miles McBride 27.0 mpg · 6.8 pts  | SG |  Ja'Kobe Walter 16.5 mpg · 11.0 pts |
Mikal Bridges 34.3 mpg · 6.3 pts  | SF |  RJ Barrett 30.9 mpg · 21.3 pts |
OG Anunoby 30.4 mpg · 16.7 pts  | PF |  Collin Murray-Boyles 17.4 mpg · 10.7 pts |
Karl-Anthony Towns 33.1 mpg · 20.9 pts  | C |  Jakob Poeltl 26.2 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors starting lineups?
For 9 December 2025, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, Karl-Anthony Towns and Miles McBride. The Toronto Raptors are expected to start Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett and Collin Murray-Boyles. Ruled out from the usual starters: Scottie Barnes (Out).
Who is out for Knicks vs Raptors?
For 9 December 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.