Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves depth chart and starting lineup 2026-27

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The Minnesota Timberwolves expected starting lineup at the Houston Rockets on Wednesday 4 November 2026 is Jaden McDaniels (F), Jonathan Kuminga (F), LaMelo Ball (G), Ayo Dosunmu (G) and Rudy Gobert (C). First off the bench: Cody Williams, Terrence Shannon Jr., Trey Lyles and Joan Beringer. Out: Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards. The five comes from recent starts, minus anyone ruled out; minutes are projected for the game.

Current Rotation & Positional Breakdown

Expected five, projected minutes. Out: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo

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StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
LaMelo BallLaMelo Ball
14.4p · 3.3r · 6.3a
Min
27
2nd
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
15.3p · 5.0r · 3.6a
Min
30
3rd
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
6.7p · 1.1r · 2.6a
Min
12
4th
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
3.7p · 1.3r · 1.0a
Min
10
5th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
12.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
16
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Ayo DosunmuAyo Dosunmu
15.3p · 5.0r · 3.6a
Min
30
2nd
LaMelo BallLaMelo Ball
14.4p · 3.3r · 6.3a
Min
27
3rd
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
12.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
16
4th
Nah'Shon HylandNah'Shon Hyland
6.7p · 1.1r · 2.6a
Min
12
5th
Jaylen ClarkJaylen Clark
3.7p · 1.3r · 1.0a
Min
10
6th
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.3p · 6.0r · 3.6a
Min
34
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.3p · 6.0r · 3.6a
Min
34
2nd
Jonathan KumingaJonathan Kuminga
12.9p · 4.7r · 2.6a
Min
29
3rd
Cody WilliamsCody Williams
0.0p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
17
4th
Terrence Shannon Jr.Terrence Shannon Jr.
12.0p · 3.6r · 2.6a
Min
16
5th
Trey LylesTrey Lyles
5.6p · 3.1r · 0.9a
Min
14
6th
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
7.1p · 6.9r · 0.7a
Min
12
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Jonathan KumingaJonathan Kuminga
12.9p · 4.7r · 2.6a
Min
29
2nd
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.3p · 6.0r · 3.6a
Min
34
3rd
Cody WilliamsCody Williams
0.0p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
17
4th
Trey LylesTrey Lyles
5.6p · 3.1r · 0.9a
Min
14
5th
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
7.1p · 6.9r · 0.7a
Min
12
6th
Kenyon Martin Jr.Kenyon Martin Jr.
0.0p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
6
C
Center
Starter
Rudy GobertRudy Gobert
7.0p · 12.3r · 1.5a
Min
32
2nd
Jaden McDanielsJaden McDaniels
17.3p · 6.0r · 3.6a
Min
34
3rd
Jonathan KumingaJonathan Kuminga
12.9p · 4.7r · 2.6a
Min
29
4th
Cody WilliamsCody Williams
0.0p · 0.0r · 0.0a
Min
17
5th
Trey LylesTrey Lyles
5.6p · 3.1r · 0.9a
Min
14
6th
Joan BeringerJoan Beringer
7.1p · 6.9r · 0.7a
Min
12

Rotation

10-man rotation · 224 min per game

Team Outlook

2026-27 actual
Record
4-3
9th West
Points for6th
120.0
per game
Points against9th
108.7
per game
Point diff4th
+11.3
per game
Title odds
17.0
decimal
Strengths
  • ✓ Rebounding (3rd in the NBA)
  • ✓ Shooting efficiency (5th in the NBA)
  • ✓ Three-point shooting (5th in the NBA)
Weaknesses
  • Nothing in the league's bottom five
Minnesota Timberwolves roster: jersey number, position and 2026-27 season averages per game for every player
Jersey numberPlayerPositionGames playedMinutes per gamePoints per gameRebounds per gameAssists per gameSteals per gameBlocks per gameField goal percentageThree-point percentage
5Anthony EdwardsG433.733.34.83.52.00.848.1%40.0%
3Jaden McDanielsF733.317.36.03.60.90.955.3%34.5%
13Ayo DosunmuG729.215.35.03.61.30.453.1%48.0%
1LaMelo BallG725.214.43.36.31.90.039.3%34.5%
0Jonathan KumingaF730.512.94.72.61.40.644.0%43.3%
4Terrence Shannon Jr.G-F722.012.03.62.60.40.142.4%39.4%
19Joan BeringerF718.77.16.90.70.30.660.6%0.0%
27Rudy GobertC629.97.012.31.50.50.541.2%0.0%
8Nah'Shon HylandG711.76.71.12.60.70.444.7%32.0%
41Trey LylesF716.15.63.10.90.30.150.0%38.9%
7Jaylen ClarkG69.33.71.31.00.50.350.0%44.4%
5Cody WilliamsF43.10.00.00.00.00.00.0%0.0%
33Isaiah EvansF42.40.00.30.50.00.00.0%0.0%
0Donte DiVincenzoG---------
12Antonio ReevesG---------
25Enrique FreemanF---------
23Norchad OmierF---------
99Kenyon Martin Jr.F---------
Quick answers3 questions

Who is in the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are expected to start Jaden McDaniels (F), Jonathan Kuminga (F), LaMelo Ball (G), Ayo Dosunmu (G) and Rudy Gobert (C) at the Houston Rockets on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Confirmed lineups come about 30 minutes before tip-off; this five allows for everyone on the injury report.

Who comes off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves?

The first players off the bench for the Minnesota Timberwolves are Cody Williams (17.1 min), Terrence Shannon Jr. (16.2 min), Trey Lyles (14.3 min) and Joan Beringer (12.3 min). The rotation list ranks every available player by minutes, so the bench order reads straight down it from sixth man to the end of the rotation.

Who is out for the Minnesota Timberwolves?

The Minnesota Timberwolves list 2 players on the injury report: Donte DiVincenzo (Out, expected back 2 Apr) and Anthony Edwards (Out, expected back 21 Dec). Statuses follow the official NBA injury report and update through the day, with a note on each player where the report gives one.