Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Wednesday's NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad. For Thursday's injury report, click here.
NBA Injury News
1:30 p.m. ET Update: Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have been ruled out Wednesday. George is resting for the second time in the last four games while Leonard will miss his second straight game due to a sore foot.
Kyrie Irving will return to the Nets' lineup Wednesday when they face the 76ers, but Kevin Durant and Blake Griffin will sit for rest on the second night of a back-to-back. LaMarcus Aldridge is also out with an illness and Chris Chiozza is out after undergoing hand surgery.
Karl-Anthony Towns will sit for the second straight game on Wednesday for personal reasons. Kelly Oubre will sit for the third straight game on Wednesday with a sore wrist.
The Toronto Raptors will be without Kyle Lowry for rest, Gary Trent Jr. due to an ankle injury, and DeAndre Bembry due to a sore hamstring.
The Milwaukee Bucks are closely monitoring the status of their two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo who has missed five games over the past two weeks. Per our NBA Insiders tool:
Antetokounmpo participated fully in Tuesday's practice and is listed questionable in advance of Wednesday's game. Regarding the availability of Giannis and PJ Tucker (calf, questionable), coach Budenholzer said, "We'll see how they both respond to practicing today and how their bodies feel and how they feel in general and make a decision on availability for the game."
Kawhi Leonard is listed as questionable on the second night of a road back-to-back for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Detroit Pistons. Leonard sat out Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers with a sore right foot and missed their previous game agains the Pistons Sunday for rest.
The Brooklyn Nets have a few question marks regarding their lineup ahead of a pivotal game against the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday. After having their Monday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves rescheduled to Tuesday, the Nets are now playing a road back-to-back in Philly.
There has been no word on Kevin Durant's status for the game after he played 27 minutes in the blowout win. Kyrie Irving is questionable for personal reasons, while LaMarcus Aldridge is questionable with a non-covid related illness.
Buddy Hield is officially listed questionable ahead of tonight's game against the Washington Wizards while Richaun Holmes is doubtful. Hield was a late scratch on Monday due to an illness; Holmes left Monday's game with a hamstring injury and did not return.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Projected Starting Lineups
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (4:30 p.m. ET)
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: PJ Tucker (Calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (Knee) are questionable
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – Ricky Rubio
SG – Anthony Edwards
SF – Josh Okogie
PF – Jaden McDaniels
C – Naz Reid
Injury news: Karl-Anthony Towns (Personal) is out
Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m. ET)
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – Bruce Brown
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Jeff Green
C – Nic Claxton
Injury news: Kyrie Irving (Personal) is active; LaMarcus Aldridge (Illness), Kevin Durant (Rest), Blake Griffin (Rest), and Chris Chiozza (Hand) are out
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Ben Simmons
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Nothing new
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Isaac Okoro
PF – Kevin Love
C – Jarrett Allen
Injury news: Collin Sexton (Groin) and Darius Garland (Ankle) are questionable; Larry Nance Jr. (illness) and Jarrett Allen (concussion) are active
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte' Graham
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Jalen McDaniels
PF – Miles Bridges
C – Bismack Biyombo
Injury news: Terry Rozier (Knee) is probable; PJ Washington (Ankle) is out
San Antonio Spurs vs. Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Spurs Projected Lineup
PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Derrick White
SF – DeMar DeRozan
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – Jakob Poeltl
Injury news: Trey Lyles (Ankle) and Gorgui Dieng (Shoulder) are out
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Malachi Flynn
SG – Rodney Hood
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Chris Boucher
Injury news: Kyle Lowry (rest), Gary Trent Jr. (ankle), DeAndre Bembry (hamstring) and Fred VanVleet (Hip) are out
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Detroit Pistons (8 p.m. ET)
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Reggie Jackson
SG – Terance Mann
SF – Luke Kennard
PF – Marcus Morris
C – Ivica Zubac
Injury news: Kawhi Leonard (Foot) and Paul George (rest) are out
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Cory Joseph
SG – Josh Jackson
SF – Saddiq Bey
PF – Jerami Grant
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Rodney McGruder (Elbow) and Dennis Smith Jr. (Knee) are out; Jerami Grant (knee) has been removed from the injury report
New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Elfrid Payton
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Reggie Bullock
PF – Julius Randle
C – Nerlens Noel
Injury news: Nothing new
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Eric Bledsoe
SG – Wes Iwundu
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: James Johnson (Wrist) is questionable; Lonzo Ball (Hip) is doubtful
Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls (8 p.m. ET)
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Michael Carter-Williams
SG – Dwayne Bacon
SF – James Ennis
PF – Chuma Okeke
C – Wendell Carter Jr.
Injury news: Chuma Okeke (Hip) and Mo Bamba (Hip) are questionable; Otto Porter (Foot) is out
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Tomas Satoransky
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Patrick Williams
PF – Thaddeus Young
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Garrett Temple (Hamstring) is probable
Golden State Warriors vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (9 p.m. ET)
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kent Bazemore
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Draymond Green
C – Kevon Looney
Injury news: Kelly Oubre (Wrist) is out
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Theo Maledon
SG – Lu Dort
SF – Darius Bazley
PF – Isaiah Roby
C – Moses Brown
Injury news: Aleksej Pokusevski (Arm) is questionable; Mike Muscala (Ankle) is doubtful
Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets (9 p.m. ET)
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Edmond Sumner
SF – Caris LeVert
PF – Justin Holiday
C – Domantas Sabonis
Injury news: Myles Turner (Ankle) and Doug McDermott (Ankle) are questionable
Houston Rockets Projected Lineup
PG – John Wall
SG – Kevin Porter Jr.
SF – Jae'Sean Tate
PF – Kelly Olynyk
C – Christian Wood
Injury news: DJ Augustin (Ankle) and Sterling Brown (Knee) are out
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9:30 p.m. ET)
Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Josh Richardson
SF – Dorian Finney-Smith
PF – Maxi Kleber
C – Kristaps Porzingis
Injury news: Nothing new
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Dillon Brooks
PF – Kyle Anderson
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Justise Winslow (Thigh) and De'Anthony Melton (Leg) are out
Washington Wizards vs. Sacramento Kings (10 p.m. ET)
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Deni Avdija
PF – Rui Hachimura
C – Alex Len
Injury news: Nothing new
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De'Aaron Fox
SG – Buddy Hield
SF – Maurice Harkless
PF – Harrison Barnes
C – Damian Jones
Injury news: Buddy Hield (Illness) is questionable; Richaun Holmes (Hamstring) is doubtful
Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets (10 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Kendrick Nunn
SG – Jimmy Butler
SF – Duncan Robinson
PF – Trevor Ariza
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Victor Oladipo (Knee) is out
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Facundo Campazzo
SG – Will Barton
SF – Aaron Gordon
PF – Michael Porter Jr.
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: PJ Dozier (Hamstring) is questionable
Phan’s Bet to Watch
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