Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Wednesday's NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out our Action Labs NBA lineups page.
Wednesday's NBA Injury News
The key news to watch for Wednesday's 12-game slate is the status of Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis.
Per our NBA Insiders injury dashboard:
Sabonis is officially listed questionable in advance of Wednesday's game. An MRI revealed no structural damage to his knee after suffering a contusion on Monday, and he's expected to be day-to-day according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Sabonis was limited to just 11 minutes on Monday due to the injury.
The Dallas Mavericks are expected to get a chunk of their rotation back on Wednesday ahead of their matchup with the Utah Jazz. Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell have been to questionable after missing multiple games due to health and safety protocols.
Pascal Siakam is officially questionable heading into Wednesday's game with the Milwaukee Bucks. He has missed each of the last two games due to left knee swelling.
The Minnesota Timberwolves hope to get D'Angelo Russell back in the lineup Wednesday for their game against the Golden State Warriors. Russell is questionable with a quad injury and has missed the Wolves' past two games.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Wednesday's Projected Starting Lineups
Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies (PPD)
This game has been postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 contact tracing.
Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. ET)
Pacer Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Justin Holiday
SF – Doug McDermott
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Domantas Sabonis (Knee) is questionable.
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte' Graham
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – PJ Washington
C – Bismack Biyombo
Injury news: Nothing new
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers (7 p.m. ET)
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Delon Wright
SG – Wayne Ellington
SF – Saddiq Bey
PF – Jerami Grant
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Blake Griffin (rest) is out.
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Isaac Okoro
PF – Larry Nance Jr.
C – Andre Drummond
Injury news: Larry Nance Jr. (wrist) is questionable
Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic (7 p.m. ET)
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De'Aaron Fox
SG – Buddy Hield
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Marvin Bagley
C – Richaun Holmes
Injury news: Hassan Whiteside (hip) is probable.
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Cole Anthony
SG – Evan Fournier
SF – James Ennis
PF – Aaron Gordon
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Michael Carter-Williams (foot) is questionable
Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: Nothing new
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Aron Baynes
Injury news: Pascal Siakam (Knee) is questionable
Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat (7:30 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Gary Harris
SF – Will Barton
PF – Paul Millsap
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: PJ Dozier (hamstring) is out
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Tyler Herro
SG – Duncan Robinson
SF – KZ Okpala
PF – Kelly Olynyk
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Tyler Herro (Neck), Goran Dragic (groin), Gabe Vincent (ankle), and Avery Bradley (health protocols) are questionable, Moe Harkless, Jimmy Butler (health protocols), Meyers Leonard (shoulder), and Chris Silva (hip) are out.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Atlanta Hawks (8:30 p.m. ET)
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – James Harden
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Kevin Durant
C – DeAndre Jordan
Injury news: Nothing new
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Kevin Huerter
SF – De'Andre Hunter
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Nothing new
Los Angeles Lakers at Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Lakers Projected Lineup
PG – Dennis Schroder
SG – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF – LeBron James
PF – Anthony Davis
C – Marc Gasol
Injury news: Anthony Davis (Ankle) is probable, LeBron James (Ankle) is questionable.
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Ben Simmons
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Seth Curry (Ankle) is probable
Boston Celtics at San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m. ET)
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Kemba Walker
SG – Marcus Smart
SF – Jaylen Brown
PF – Jayson Tatum
C – Tristan Thompson
Injury news: Nothing new
Spurs Projected Lineup
PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Lonnie Walker
SF – DeMar DeRozan
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – LaMarcus Aldridge
Injury news: Nothing new
Washington Wizards at New Orleans Pelicans (9 p.m. ET)
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Raul Neto
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Isaac Bonga
PF – Anthony Gill
C – Robin Lopez
Injury news: Russell Westbrook (rest) is doubtful.
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Nothing new
Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns (9 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG – George Hill
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Al Horford
Injury news: Al Horford (Personal) is questionable, George Hill (Personal) is questionable
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Mikal Bridges
SF – Jae Crowder
PF – Cam Johnson
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Devin Booker (calf), Dario Saric (health protocols), and Damian Jones (health protocols) are out.
Dallas Mavericks at Utah Jazz (9 p.m. ET)
Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Jalen Brunson
SF – Tim Hardaway Jr.
PF – Kristaps Porzingis
C – Willie Cauley-Stein
Injury news: Josh Richardson, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Dwight Powell are questionable due to health and safety prototcol.
Utah Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Mike Conley
SG – Donovan Mitchell
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O'Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Nothing new
Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors (10 p.m. ET)
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – D'Angelo Russell
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Josh Okogie
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Naz Reid
Injury news: D'Angelo Russell (quad) is questionable, Jarrett Culver (ankle) is out.
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Draymond Green
C – Kevon Looney
Injury news: Nothing new
Phan’s Bet to Watch
As of 9 a.m. ET, Justin Phan sees betting value in three Wednesday games, including Mavericks vs. Pistons. To get instant alerts when he sees an edge and his analysis on those picks, sign up for Action Labs.
