Cleveland Cavaliers Depth Chart 2026-27

Depth order is objective: the actual starters and minutes from the last completed game, refreshed after every game. Updated 04 September 2026.

Who are the starting 5 for the Cleveland Cavaliers?

The Cleveland Cavaliers starting five in the last completed game (2026-05-26 vs New York Knicks): Jarrett Allen (C), Evan Mobley (C), James Harden (G), Donovan Mitchell (G), Max Strus (G).

What is the current depth chart for the Cleveland Cavaliers?

PositionStarter2nd3rd4th
GuardsJames Harden (starter)
33 min
Donovan Mitchell (starter)
32 min
Max Strus (starter)
22 min
Sam Merrill
18 min
ForwardsDean Wade
12 min
Nae'Qwan Tomlin
7 min
Larry Nance Jr.
0 min
CentersJarrett Allen (starter)
26 min
Evan Mobley (starter)
33 min
Thomas Bryant
9 min

First off the bench by minutes: Sam Merrill (18 min), Jaylon Tyson (16 min), Keon Ellis (16 min), Dean Wade (12 min), Thomas Bryant (9 min).

Which Cleveland Cavaliers players are currently injured?

No Cleveland Cavaliers players are on the league injury feed as of 04 September 2026.

Every player with position, height and age is on the Cleveland Cavaliers roster; recent moves are in trade rumors.