Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Dec 28, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Memphis Grizzlies at Washington Wizards, 28 December 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards
Memphis GrizzliesPositionWashington Wizards
Cam Spencer
23.2 mpg · 8.7 pts
Cam Spencer
PG
Carlton Carrington
Carlton Carrington
27.2 mpg · 5.5 pts
Cedric Coward
27.1 mpg · 12.6 pts
Cedric Coward
SG
Bilal Coulibaly
Bilal Coulibaly
26.6 mpg · 7.2 pts
Jaylen Wells
27.5 mpg · 11.0 pts
Jaylen Wells
SF
KyShawn George
KyShawn George
31.7 mpg · 17.9 pts
GG Jackson
11.8 mpg · 6.8 pts
GG Jackson
PF
Khris Middleton
Khris Middleton
25.0 mpg · 2.4 pts
Zach Edey
25.8 mpg · 8.2 pts
Zach Edey
C
Alexandre Sarr
Alexandre Sarr
28.7 mpg · 9.9 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
Cam SpencerCam Spencer
8.7p · 3.3r · 5.0a
Min
23
2nd
Cedric CowardCedric Coward
12.6p · 8.4r · 2.6a
Min
27
3rd
Javon SmallJavon Small
8.7p · 2.3r · 4.0a
Min
12
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Cedric CowardCedric Coward
12.6p · 8.4r · 2.6a
Min
27
2nd
Cam SpencerCam Spencer
8.7p · 3.3r · 5.0a
Min
23
3rd
Javon SmallJavon Small
8.7p · 2.3r · 4.0a
Min
12
4th
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
28
5th
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
12
6th
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
11
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
28
2nd
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
12
3rd
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
11
4th
Cedric CowardCedric Coward
12.6p · 8.4r · 2.6a
Min
27
5th
Cam SpencerCam Spencer
8.7p · 3.3r · 5.0a
Min
23
6th
Javon SmallJavon Small
8.7p · 2.3r · 4.0a
Min
12
PF
Power Forward
Starter
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
12
2nd
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
28
3rd
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
11
4th
Zach EdeyZach Edey
8.2p · 8.0r · 1.0a
Min
26
C
Center
Starter
Zach EdeyZach Edey
8.2p · 8.0r · 1.0a
Min
26
2nd
Jaylen WellsJaylen Wells
11.0p · 3.1r · 1.3a
Min
28
3rd
GG JacksonGG Jackson
6.8p · 3.2r · 0.9a
Min
12
4th
Olivier-Maxence ProsperOlivier-Maxence Prosper
2.4p · 1.4r · 0.6a
Min
11
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Memphis Grizzlies vs Washington Wizards starting lineups?

For 28 December 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies are expected to start Jaylen Wells, Cedric Coward, Cam Spencer, GG Jackson and Zach Edey. The Washington Wizards are expected to start KyShawn George, Khris Middleton, Alexandre Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Carlton Carrington. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Grizzlies vs Wizards?

For 28 December 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies are without 4 players: Scotty Pippen Jr. (Out), Richie Saunders (Out), Quinten Post (Out) and Karim Lopez (Out), and the Washington Wizards are without 4 players: Tristan Vukcevic (Out), Jamir Watkins (Out), Justin Champagnie (Out) and Reece Beekman (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.