List your teams starting 5 for this season

[JujitsuFlip]

I assume this is for your fantasy team. Keep in mind Strus is out until about Christmas. Garland out the first 10 to 15 games, nothing set in stone on return date.

So, to start the season.

G: Mitchell
G: Merrill
F: Hunter
F: Mobley
C: Allen

I've heard they plan to start Wade at the three to keep Hunter's firepower from off the bench.

Heard where?

https://www.fearthesword.com/cavs-rumors/38811/cavs-starting-lineup-deandre-hunter-sam-merrill-cleveland-cavaliers-nba

It's widely reported Hunter was going to start SF before Strus even went down.

[Liam_Gallagher]

Lakers of Los Angeles:

G - Smart [26] | Vincent [14]
G - Reaves [35] | Knecht [13] | James Jr.
F - Doncic [36] | LaRavia [16]
F - James [34] | Hachimura [26] | Kleber
C - Ayton [26] | Vanderbilt [14] | Hayes

[Iwasawitness]

I assume this is for your fantasy team. Keep in mind Strus is out until about Christmas. Garland out the first 10 to 15 games, nothing set in stone on return date.

So, to start the season.

G: Mitchell
G: Merrill
F: Hunter
F: Mobley
C: Allen

I've heard they plan to start Wade at the three to keep Hunter's firepower from off the bench.

Heard where?

https://www.fearthesword.com/cavs-rumors/38811/cavs-starting-lineup-deandre-hunter-sam-merrill-cleveland-cavaliers-nba

It's widely reported Hunter was going to start SF before Strus even went down.

I would have to find it but I recall seeing that it was going to be Wade

[JujitsuFlip]

I've heard they plan to start Wade at the three to keep Hunter's firepower from off the bench.

Heard where?

https://www.fearthesword.com/cavs-rumors/38811/cavs-starting-lineup-deandre-hunter-sam-merrill-cleveland-cavaliers-nba

It's widely reported Hunter was going to start SF before Strus even went down.

I would have to find it but I recall seeing that it was going to be Wade

I mean, I'm for it. I prefer Wade at the 3. Especially with Nane Jr and Bryant signed, gives the Cavs more flexibility. But i think Hunter being vocal about his desire to start, Kenny is going to listen.

https://cavaliersnation.com/2025/09/24/report-deandre-hunter-would-prefer-to-start-for-cavs/

"I think we’re at a point where De’Andre Hunter is going to start,” he said. “I think he’s going to be the starting small forward. I think Kenny [Atkinson] believes in him that way. I think Kenny wants De’Andre to play more 3 than 4 this year. And Kenny and De’Andre had a conversation when they were out together in Los Angeles, and one of the topics of that conversation was, ‘Would you prefer to start or come off the bench?’ And I’m told that De’Andre let it be known that he would prefer to start".

[Iwasawitness]

Heard where?

https://www.fearthesword.com/cavs-rumors/38811/cavs-starting-lineup-deandre-hunter-sam-merrill-cleveland-cavaliers-nba

It's widely reported Hunter was going to start SF before Strus even went down.

I would have to find it but I recall seeing that it was going to be Wade

I mean, I'm for it. I prefer Wade at the 3. Especially with Nane Jr and Bryant signed, gives the Cavs more flexibility. But i think Hunter being vocal about his desire to start, Kenny is going to listen.

https://cavaliersnation.com/2025/09/24/report-deandre-hunter-would-prefer-to-start-for-cavs/

"I think we’re at a point where De’Andre Hunter is going to start,” he said. “I think he’s going to be the starting small forward. I think Kenny [Atkinson] believes in him that way. I think Kenny wants De’Andre to play more 3 than 4 this year. And Kenny and De’Andre had a conversation when they were out together in Los Angeles, and one of the topics of that conversation was, ‘Would you prefer to start or come off the bench?’ And I’m told that De’Andre let it be known that he would prefer to start".

Alright then, I guess he's starting.

[JujitsuFlip]

I would have to find it but I recall seeing that it was going to be Wade

I mean, I'm for it. I prefer Wade at the 3. Especially with Nane Jr and Bryant signed, gives the Cavs more flexibility. But i think Hunter being vocal about his desire to start, Kenny is going to listen.

https://cavaliersnation.com/2025/09/24/report-deandre-hunter-would-prefer-to-start-for-cavs/

"I think we’re at a point where De’Andre Hunter is going to start,” he said. “I think he’s going to be the starting small forward. I think Kenny [Atkinson] believes in him that way. I think Kenny wants De’Andre to play more 3 than 4 this year. And Kenny and De’Andre had a conversation when they were out together in Los Angeles, and one of the topics of that conversation was, ‘Would you prefer to start or come off the bench?’ And I’m told that De’Andre let it be known that he would prefer to start".

Alright then, I guess he's starting.

Until he ultimately gets hurt lol then Wade can start, until he too ultimately gets hurt. Hopefully Strus is back by then, if not, Tyson gonna have to put his big boy pants on and start the 3.

[PapaBear53]

Kessler
Flip
Lauri
Collier
Ace/Sensabaugh

Filipowski will be a starter this year. Bank on it.

[Anderson Hunt]

PG - Edgecombe - Lowry
SG - Maxey - Gordon
C --- Embiid - Drummond
PF - George - Oubre
SF - Grimes - McCain

[JujitsuFlip]

PG - Edgecombe - Lowry
SG - Maxey - Gordon
C --- Embiid - Drummond
PF - George - Oubre
SF - Grimes - McCain

With McCain's injury and Grimes still not signed, I assume Oubre sliding into the starting 5.

[Anderson Hunt]

PG - Edgecombe - Lowry
SG - Maxey - Gordon
C --- Embiid - Drummond
PF - George - Oubre
SF - Grimes - McCain

With McCain's injury and Grimes still not signed, I assume Oubre sliding into the starting 5.

You're not wrong.

I posted this to illustrate that if the Sixers manage minutes properly, allowing chemistry to occur while also keeping guys healthy, they have a sneaky chance of being good.

Keys:
(1) Can Lowry teach Edgecombe to become an elite defender?
(2) Can Grimes become a legit 3&D guy?
(3) Can George contribute 18 per on good percentages?
(4) Can Embiid stay on the court for the playoffs?
(5) Will a leader emerge?

[Daddy 801]

Utah will have multiple starting lineups even without injury. I suspect the starting lineup will be Keynote, Ace, Lauri, Hendrix, Kessler. But it just as easily could be Collier, Ace, Lauri, Flip, Kessler. Or it could be Keyonte, Bryce, Ace, Lauri, Kessler.

Those are just three variations I think we will see within the first half of the season start. The only for sure starters are Lauri and Kessler. The only real interesting thing about the Jazz season is who will be the starting 5 and main 8 guys who are playing come the second quarter of the season. Thats when they will for sure still be putting out matchups to try and win. The second half of the season I think we’ll see even more experimenting with weird lineups because finding out which young player is going to breakthrough is the main part of what the Jazz need to find out. And I think we’ll see Ace’s numbers and playing time rise quite a bit the second half of the season. Ace will probably be in ROTY conversations because he is going to be given a ton of playing time. I also think he will put up inefficient numbers as pretty much all rookies do.

[Catchall]

Jazz starters:
It
Doesn't
Matter
One
Bit

My guess:
Collier
Bailey
Markannen
Hendricks
Kessler

I think the Jazz will most likely be:

Isaiah Collier
Keyonte George
Ace Bailey
Lauri Markkanen
Walker Kessler

Hendricks is going to be on a minutes restriction for a while.

It could also be:

Keyonte George
Ace Bailey
Lauri Markkanen
Kyle Filipowski
Walker Kessler

But I think that's less likely, in part because that much size likely improves their defense and makes them too competitive.

[Moahst]

Many will disagree, but I'd put money on the Rockets starting:

Aaron Holiday
Amen Thompson
Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun

[JujitsuFlip]

Many will disagree, but I'd put money on the Rockets starting:

Aaron Holiday
Amen Thompson
Kevin Durant
Jabari Smith Jr.
Alperen Sengun

I'd rather do Aaron Holiday than Sheppard, that's for sure.

[meekrab]

4/5 slots for the Bulls are easy, the fifth will likely depend on training camp / change throughout the early part of the season

Giddey
White
somebody
Buzelis
Vucevic

Competitors for the "somebody" slot include Okoro, Huerter, Dosunmu, Williams...

[JujitsuFlip]

4/5 slots for the Bulls are easy, the fifth will likely depend on training camp / change throughout the early part of the season

Giddey
White
somebody
Buzelis
Vucevic

Competitors for the "somebody" slot include Okoro, Huerter, Dosunmu, Williams...

Most sites have Okoro slotted as the starting SF.

[Roscoe Sheed]

Clippers

PG: Harden- CP3- Dunn
SG: Beal- Bogdan- Dunn
C- Zubac- Lopez
SF- Kawhi- Jones
PF- Collins- Batum

Pretty solid if they stay healthy and Kawhi doesn't get suspended/voided

[Richard4444]

PG - Edgecombe - Lowry
SG - Maxey - Gordon
C --- Embiid - Drummond
PF - George - Oubre
SF - Grimes - McCain

I don't think Lowry, Gordon, and Drummond will be in the rotation barring injuries.

Maxey/Mcain
Grimes/Edge
Oubre/
PG13/Watford
Embiid/Bona

[JujitsuFlip]

PG - Edgecombe - Lowry
SG - Maxey - Gordon
C --- Embiid - Drummond
PF - George - Oubre
SF - Grimes - McCain

I don't think Lowry, Gordon, and Drummond will be in the rotation barring injuries.

Maxey/Mcain
Grimes/Edge
Oubre/
PG13/Watford
Embiid/Bona

McCain is out with an injury and Grimes doesn't have a contract.

Based on media day it's not even a guarantee that Embiid or PG13 are ready for opening night.

[audiosway]

Simple yet easy thread.

And I'm talking about the actual upcoming season, most teams I'm guessing have a starting 5 set and know what they're doing.

- List your team

- List the starting 5

My Team = Lakers

Starting 5: Ayton, Bron, Rui, Reaves, Luka ...

a lot of fans think Rui or Reaves should be off the bench, but don't think JJ will do it, so rolling with this lineup.

What is your fav team and starting 5?

Same as you for both. However, I don't think Reaves ends the season in LA. I feel a big trade coming.