Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Saturday's NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad. For real-time injury updates, check out our FantasyLabs NBA news page.
NBA Injury News
It will be a busy Saturday in the NBA but things on the injury front are relatively calm.
Joel Embiid, who has been listed as questionable for most of the young season, is again questionable for Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Embiid has managed to suit up for every game this season, so there's not reason to suspect he'd miss Saturday's marquee matchup.
Two rookies could make their respective debuts on Saturday. No. 1 overall pick Cade Cunningham practiced Friday after missing the preseason and the Pistons' first few games. Cunningham is no longer listed on the injury, which means it's likely he will see the floor, but no official word has come down as of yet.
Golden State Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The No. 7 overall pick had been dealing with a strained patellar tendon in his right foot.
Projected Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizards (5 p.m. ET)
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Dennis Schroder
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
PF – Al Horford
C – Robert Williams
Injury news: Robert Williams (Illness), Romeo Langford (Calf) is questionable; Marcus Smart (Illness) is out
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Spencer Dinwiddie
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
PF – Kyle Kuzma
C – Montrezl Harrell
Injury news: Daniel Gafford (quad) is doubtful
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. ET)
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Cole Anthony
SG – Jalen Suggs
SF – Franz Wagner
PF – Wendell Carter Jr.
C – Mo Bamba
Injury news: E'Twaun Moore (Knee) and Chuma Okeke (Hip) is probable
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Killian Hayes
SG – Cade Cunningham
SF – Jerami Grant
PF – Saddiq Bey
C – Isaiah Stewart
Injury news: Jerami Grant (Oblique) is probable; Cade Cunningham (Ankle) is not listed on the injury report
New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans (7 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Kemba Walker
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Evan Fournier
PF – Julius Randle
C – Mitchell Robinson
Injury news: Nothing new
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte' Graham
SG – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Herbert Jones
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Nothing new
Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Bogdan Bogdanovic
SF – De'Andre Hunter
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Bogdan Bogdanovic (Ankle) is probable
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Tyrese Maxey
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Joel Embiid (Knee) is questionable
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers (7:30 p.m. ET)
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Fred VanVleet
SG – Gary Trent Jr.
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Chris Boucher
C – Precious Achiuwa
Injury news: Nothing new
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – TJ McConnell
SG – Justin Holiday
SF – Chris Duarte
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Malcolm Brogdon (Hamstring) is out
San Antonio Spurs vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8 p.m. ET)
Spurs Projected Lineup
PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Derrick White
SF – Lonnie Walker IV
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – Jakob Poeltl
Injury news: Doug McDermott (Knee) is out
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – George Hill
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Thanasis Antetokounmpo
C – Giannis Antetokounmpo
Injury news: Bobby Portis (Conditioning), Brook Lopez (Back) and Jrue Holiday (Ankle) are out
Utah Jazz vs. Chicago Bulls (8 p.m. ET)
Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Donovan Mitchell
SG – Joe Ingles
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O'Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Oni Miye (Illness), Hassan Whiteside (Hand) and Eric Paschall (Face) are probable; Mike Conley (Knee) is out
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – DeMar DeRozan
SF – Zach LaVine
PF – Javonte Green
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Patrick Williams (Wrist) is out 4-6 months; Zach LaVine (Hand) is active
Miami Heat vs. Memphis Grizzlies (8 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Duncan Robinson
SF – Jimmy Butler
PF – PJ Tucker
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Nothing new
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Desmond Bane
SF – De'Anthony Melton
PF – Jaren Jackson Jr.
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Kyle Anderson (Calf) is questionable; Dillon Brooks (Hand) is out
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors (8:30 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG – Josh Giddey
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Derrick Favors
Injury news: Nothing new
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Jordan Poole
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Draymond Green
C – Kevon Looney
Injury news: Jonathan Kuminga (Knee) is probable; Damion Lee (Shoulder) and Juan Toscano-Anderson (Ankle) are questionable
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (9 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Monte Morris
SG – Will Barton
SF – Michael Porter Jr.
PF – Aaron Gordon
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Nothing new
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – D'Angelo Russell
SG – Anthony Edwards
SF – Jaden McDaniels
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Nothing new
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Lauri Markkanen
PF – Evan Mobley
C – Jarrett Allen
Injury news: Nothing new
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Jae Crowder
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Cameron Payne (Hamstring) is out
