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2026-27 season

Cleveland Cavaliers depth chart

Every position in depth order from the licensed depth chart (updated Oct 9, 2026). A player can appear at more than one position; training-camp charts change often.

Quick answers

Who are the Cleveland Cavaliers starters in 2026-27?
The licensed depth chart lists James Harden (PG), Donovan Mitchell (SG), Peyton Watson (SF), Evan Mobley (PF), Jarrett Allen (C) as the first-choice lineup. Coaches set the actual starters game by game.
Who comes off the Cleveland Cavaliers bench?
Second on the depth chart: Craig Porter (PG), Sam Merrill (SG), Jaylon Tyson (SF), Peyton Watson (PF), Evan Mobley (C).

Point guard PG

  1. James Harden 23.6 PPG starter
  2. Craig Porter 4.5 PPG
  3. Tyrese Proctor 5.4 PPG

Shooting guard SG

  1. Donovan Mitchell 27.9 PPG starter
  2. Sam Merrill 12.8 PPG
  3. Tyrese Proctor 5.4 PPG
  4. Jaylon Tyson 13.2 PPG
  5. Craig Porter 4.5 PPG

Small forward SF

  1. Peyton Watson 14.6 PPG starter
  2. Jaylon Tyson 13.2 PPG
  3. Sam Merrill 12.8 PPG
  4. Mario Hezonja
  5. NaeQwan Tomlin 5.8 PPG

Power forward PF

  1. Evan Mobley 18.2 PPG starter
  2. Peyton Watson 14.6 PPG
  3. NaeQwan Tomlin 5.8 PPG
  4. Jaylon Tyson 13.2 PPG
  5. Mario Hezonja

Center C

  1. Jarrett Allen 15.4 PPG starter
  2. Evan Mobley 18.2 PPG
  3. Thomas Bryant 6.2 PPG
  4. Khalifa Diop
  5. Ernest Udeh

Depth chart, refreshed with the daily roster import; PPG is the 2025-26 regular season.