New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 28, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New York Knicks at Toronto Raptors, 28 January 2026. 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 34.7 mpg · 25.9 pts  | PG |  Jamal Shead 22.3 mpg · 7.4 pts |
Miles McBride 28.0 mpg · 6.8 pts  | SG |  Immanuel Quickley 32.6 mpg · 17.4 pts |
Mikal Bridges 34.6 mpg · 6.3 pts  | SF |  RJ Barrett 29.6 mpg · 21.3 pts |
OG Anunoby 33.0 mpg · 16.7 pts  | PF |  Collin Murray-Boyles 21.5 mpg · 10.7 pts |
Karl-Anthony Towns 31.5 mpg · 20.9 pts  | C |  Jakob Poeltl 25.4 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 28 January 2026, the New York Knicks are expected to start Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby and Miles McBride. The Toronto Raptors are expected to start Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Jamal Shead, Jakob Poeltl and Collin Murray-Boyles. Ruled out from the usual starters: Scottie Barnes (Out).
Who is out for Knicks vs Raptors?
For 28 January 2026, 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.