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, 22 February 2026. 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
24
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
16
2nd
Sion JamesSion James
3.2p · 2.8r · 3.2a
Min
24
3rd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
30
4th
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
25
5th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
2.0p · 2.5r · 0.0a
Min
12
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
30
2nd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
25
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
16
4th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
2.0p · 2.5r · 0.0a
Min
12
5th
Sion JamesSion James
3.2p · 2.8r · 3.2a
Min
24
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
25
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
30
3rd
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
16
4th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
2.0p · 2.5r · 0.0a
Min
12
5th
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.6p · 4.4r · 1.6a
Min
23
C
Center
Starter
Ryan KalkbrennerRyan Kalkbrenner
4.6p · 4.4r · 1.6a
Min
23
2nd
Brandon MillerBrandon Miller
25.6p · 6.2r · 1.8a
Min
30
3rd
Moussa DiabateMoussa Diabate
9.2p · 9.4r · 2.0a
Min
25
4th
Tidjane SalaunTidjane Salaun
5.3p · 3.8r · 0.3a
Min
16
5th
Liam McNeeleyLiam McNeeley
2.0p · 2.5r · 0.0a
Min
12