Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards: Preview, Odds and Props

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at Washington Wizards, 26 October 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season

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.

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Sion JamesSion James
3.2p · 2.8r · 3.2a
Min
18
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
15
2nd
Sion JamesSion James
3.2p · 2.8r · 3.2a
Min
18
3rd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
20
4th
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
19
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
20
2nd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
19
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
15
4th
Sion JamesSion James
3.2p · 2.8r · 3.2a
Min
18
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
19
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
20
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
15
4th
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.6p · 4.4r · 1.6a
Min
27
C
Center
Starter
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.6p · 4.4r · 1.6a
Min
27
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
20
3rd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
19
4th
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
15