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
5:30 p.m. ET Update: The 76ers have tabbed both Joel Embiid (COVID) and Tobias Harris (Hip) as game-time decisions. In the same contest, Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns (Finger) has also been ruled a game-time decision.
4 p.m. ET Update: The Knicks have ruled out PG Kemba Walker (Rest). Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns (Finger) is questionable.
The long-awaited return of Joel Embiid to the Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup could happen on Saturday as the big man has been upgraded to questionable against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Embiid has missed three weeks due to COVID-19, but multiple reports suggest he'll return either Saturday or Monday against the Orlando Magic.
Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Evan Mobley is also expected to return from his extended absence with an elbow injury.
Projected Starting Lineups
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Philadelphia 76ers (6 p.m. ET)
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – D'Angelo Russell
SG – Anthony Edwards
SF – Jaden McDaniels
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Karl-Anthony Towns (Finger) is questionable.
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Tyrese Maxey
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Tobias Harris
PF – Shake Milton
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Tobias Harris (Hip) is questionable. Joel Embiid (COVID Protocols) is questionable.
Phoenix Suns vs. Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET)
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Jae Crowder
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Nothing new.
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Patty Mills
SG – James Harden
SF – Kevin Durant
PF – Blake Griffin
C – DeAndre Bembry
Injury news: Kyrie Irving (Personal) is out. Joe Harris (Ankle) is out. Nic Claxton (Illness) is out. Bruce Brown (Hamstring) is out
New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – RJ Barrett
SG – Alec Burks
SF – Evan Fournier
PF – Julius Randle
C – Mitchell Robinson
Injury news: Derrick Rose (Ankle) is out. Taj Gibson (Groin) is out. Kemba Walker (Rest) is out. Nerlens Noel (Knee) is questionable.
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Bogdan Bogdanovic
SF – Kevin Huerter
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Nothing new.
Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls (8 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Jimmy Butler
SF – PJ Tucker
PF – Duncan Robinson
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news:
Markieff Morris (Neck) is out.Dewayne Dedmon (Illness) is probable. Victor Oladipo (Quad) is out. Marcus Garrett (Wrist) is questionable
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – DeMar DeRozan
SF – Zach LaVine
PF – Javonte Green
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Alex Caruso (Wrist) is questionable. Patrick Williams (Wrist) is injured. Javonte Green (Ankle) is probable.
Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8 p.m. ET)
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – RJ Hampton
SG – Franz Wagner
SF – Jalen Suggs
PF – Wendell Carter Jr.
C – Mo Bamba
Injury news: Mo Bamba (Back) is probable. Terrence Ross (Back) is probable. E'Twaun Moore (Knee) is out. Michael Carter-Williams (Ankle) is injured. Gary Harris (Hand) is questionable. Markelle Fultz (Knee) is injured. Jonathan Isaac (Knee) is injured. Cole Anthony (Ankle) is out.
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Isaac Okoro
SF – Lauri Markkanen
PF – Evan Mobley
C – Jarrett Allen
Injury news:
Cedi Osman (Back) is probable. Jarrett Allen (Illness) is questionable. Lamar Stevens (Ankle) is out. Darius Garland (Neck) is questionable. Evan Mobley (Elbow) is probable.
Charlotte Hornets vs. Houston Rockets (8 p.m. ET)
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – Terry Rozier
SG – LaMelo Ball
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – PJ Washington
C – Miles Bridges
Injury news: Mason Plumlee (Calf) is out.
Rockets Projected Lineup
PG – Kevin Porter Jr.
SG – Eric Gordon
SF – Jae'Sean Tate
PF – Christian Wood
C – Alperen Sengun
Injury news: John Wall (Personal) is out.
Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks (8:30 p.m. ET)
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Aaron Holiday
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
PF – Montrezl Harrell
C – Kyle Kuzma
Injury news: Davis Bertans (Ankle) is probable. Spencer Dinwiddie (Rest) is out.
Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Dorian Finney-Smith
SF – Tim Hardaway Jr.
PF – Dwight Powell
C – Kristaps Porzingis
Injury news: Frank Ntilikina (Calf) is out. Maxi Kleber (Oblique) is probable. Jalen Brunson (Foot) is questionable.
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz (9 p.m. ET)
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte' Graham
SG – Josh Hart
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Nothing new.
Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Mike Conley
SG – Donovan Mitchell
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O'Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Royce O'Neale (Foot) is questionable
