Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Dec 26, after the final

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

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards
Toronto RaptorsPositionWashington Wizards
Jamal Shead
20.1 mpg · 7.4 pts
Jamal Shead
PG
Carlton Carrington
Carlton Carrington
27.4 mpg · 5.5 pts
Immanuel Quickley
32.3 mpg · 17.4 pts
Immanuel Quickley
SG
Bilal Coulibaly
Bilal Coulibaly
26.6 mpg · 7.2 pts
Ja'Kobe Walter
16.8 mpg · 11.0 pts
Ja'Kobe Walter
SF
KyShawn George
KyShawn George
31.9 mpg · 17.9 pts
RJ Barrett
30.9 mpg · 21.3 pts
RJ Barrett
PF
Khris Middleton
Khris Middleton
25.3 mpg · 2.4 pts
Jakob Poeltl
25.4 mpg · 8.5 pts
Jakob Poeltl
C
Alexandre Sarr
Alexandre Sarr
28.9 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
Jamal SheadJamal Shead
7.4p · 2.2r · 7.0a
Min
20
2nd
Immanuel QuickleyImmanuel Quickley
17.4p · 3.5r · 5.8a
Min
32
3rd
Ja'Kobe WalterJa'Kobe Walter
11.0p · 4.2r · 2.2a
Min
17
4th
Alijah MartinAlijah Martin
5.8p · 1.7r · 1.1a
Min
3
5th
RJ BarrettRJ Barrett
21.3p · 5.8r · 3.7a
Min
31
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Immanuel QuickleyImmanuel Quickley
17.4p · 3.5r · 5.8a
Min
32
2nd
Jamal SheadJamal Shead
7.4p · 2.2r · 7.0a
Min
20
3rd
Ja'Kobe WalterJa'Kobe Walter
11.0p · 4.2r · 2.2a
Min
17
4th
Alijah MartinAlijah Martin
5.8p · 1.7r · 1.1a
Min
3
5th
RJ BarrettRJ Barrett
21.3p · 5.8r · 3.7a
Min
31
6th
Collin Murray-BoylesCollin Murray-Boyles
10.7p · 5.0r · 1.3a
Min
18
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Ja'Kobe WalterJa'Kobe Walter
11.0p · 4.2r · 2.2a
Min
17
2nd
RJ BarrettRJ Barrett
21.3p · 5.8r · 3.7a
Min
31
3rd
Collin Murray-BoylesCollin Murray-Boyles
10.7p · 5.0r · 1.3a
Min
18
4th
Jamison BattleJamison Battle
9.1p · 1.5r · 0.5a
Min
9
5th
Immanuel QuickleyImmanuel Quickley
17.4p · 3.5r · 5.8a
Min
32
6th
Jamal SheadJamal Shead
7.4p · 2.2r · 7.0a
Min
20
PF
Power Forward
Starter
RJ BarrettRJ Barrett
21.3p · 5.8r · 3.7a
Min
31
2nd
Collin Murray-BoylesCollin Murray-Boyles
10.7p · 5.0r · 1.3a
Min
18
3rd
Jamison BattleJamison Battle
9.1p · 1.5r · 0.5a
Min
9
4th
Jakob PoeltlJakob Poeltl
8.5p · 6.5r · 1.3a
Min
25
C
Center
Starter
Jakob PoeltlJakob Poeltl
8.5p · 6.5r · 1.3a
Min
25
2nd
Collin Murray-BoylesCollin Murray-Boyles
10.7p · 5.0r · 1.3a
Min
18
3rd
Jamison BattleJamison Battle
9.1p · 1.5r · 0.5a
Min
9
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Toronto Raptors vs Washington Wizards starting lineups?

For 26 December 2025, the Toronto Raptors are expected to start Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, Ja'Kobe Walter and Jamal Shead. The Washington Wizards are expected to start KyShawn George, Khris Middleton, Alexandre Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly and Carlton Carrington. Ruled out from the usual starters: Scottie Barnes (Out).

Who is out for Raptors vs Wizards?

For 26 December 2025, the Toronto Raptors are without 3 players: Nate Bittle (Out), Kawhi Leonard (Out) and Scottie Barnes (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.