EDITORIAL PROJECTION · NOT AN OFFICIAL LINEUP
THE DEPTH
CHART.
This is a role map, not a coaching-staff announcement. Players can appear in more than one group when their stored roster role spans positions.
PROJECTED ROLE GROUPBALL HANDLERS
- 01

- 02

Trae YoungG · Lead engine · 15 most recent 2025–26 games available - 03

Bub CarringtonG · Guard growth · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 04

- 05

Tre JohnsonG · Shot-maker · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 06

Sharife CooperG · Creator depth · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available
PROJECTED ROLE GROUPWINGS / FORWARDS
- 01

Julian ReeseF · Young big · 13 most recent 2025–26 games available - 02

- 03

Cam WhitmoreF · Pressure scorer · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 04

AJ DybantsaF · Rookie tracker · No 2025–26 NBA regular-season game log - 05

Jamir WatkinsF · Wing development · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 06

- 07

Anthony GillF · Veteran connector · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 08

Kyshawn GeorgeF · Versatile wing · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 09

- 10

Will RileyF · Scoring wing · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available
- 01

Felix OkparaC · Rookie big · No 2025–26 NBA regular-season game log - 02

Deandre AytonC · Interior anchor · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 03

Alex SarrC · Core big · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available - 04

Anthony DavisF-C · Veteran anchor · 20 most recent 2025–26 games available