NBA Injury News & Starting Lineups (Feb. 28): Trae Young Questionable, Jrue Holiday Expected to Return Sunday
Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Sunday'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.
NBA Injury News
Jrue Holiday is expected to return to the lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks after missing the past 10 games due to health and safety protocols, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed Holiday that Holiday participated in Saturday's practice, but seemed less optimistic that the point guard would play saying he expected Holiday to be listed as doubtful.
Trae Young has been listed as questionable by the Atlanta Haws ahead of their game against the Miami Heat due to a sore adductor. Cam Reddish is doubtful as he continues to deal with an Achilles injury while Danilo Gallinari is probable with forearm spams. Rajon Rondo and Brandon Goodwin would handle the point guard duties if Young has sit out Sunday.
Jaylen Brown is questionable in advance of Sunday's game due to a sore knee. Grant Williams is likely to see more time — he got the start in both games that Brown missed this season.
Bam Adebayo is listed as probable after playing 34 minutes Friday night despite a knee issue. Tyler Herro is listed questionable in advance of Sunday's game as he continues to deal with a hip contusion that caused him to miss the past three games.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Projected Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks (3:30 p.m. ET)
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Paul George
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Nothing new
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: Jrue Holiday (COVID Protocols) is probable, DJ Augustin (personal) has been removed from the injury report and is active.
Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors (7 p.m. ET)
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Garrett Temple
PF – Patrick Williams
C – Wendell Carter Jr.
Injury news: Nothing new
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – Norman Powell
PF – OG Anunoby
C – Chris Boucher
Injury news: Pascal Siakam (health protocols) is out through the All-Star break.
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics (7 p.m. ET)
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Garrison Mathews
PF – Rui Hachimura
C – Moe Wagner
Injury news: Davis Bertans (knee) is active
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Kemba Walker
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
PF – Daniel Theis
C – Tristan Thompson
Injury news: Jaylen Brown (Knee) is questionable
New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons (8 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Derrick Rose
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Reggie Bullock
PF – Julius Randle
C – Nerlens Noel
Injury news: Elfrid Payton (hamstring) is doubtful
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Dennis Smith Jr.
SG – Wayne Ellington
SF – Saddiq Bey
PF – Sekou Doumbouya
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Nothing new
Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat (8 p.m. ET)
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Kevin Huerter
SF – Tony Snell
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Trae Young (Adductor) is questionable, Danilo Gallinari (forearm) is probable, Cam Reddish (Achilles) is doubtful
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Kendrick Nunn
SG – Jimmy Butler
SF – Duncan Robinson
PF – Kelly Olynyk
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Bam Adebayo (Knee) is probable, Tyler Herro (hip) is questionable
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets (8 p.m. ET)
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Dillon Brooks
SF – Kyle Anderson
PF – Brandon Clarke
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Grayson Allen (concussion) is out
Rockets Projected Lineup
PG – John Wall
SG – Eric Gordon
SF – Danuel House
PF – Jae'Sean Tate
C – PJ Tucker
Injury news: Victor Oladipo (rest) is out
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m. ET)
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Draymond Green
C – Kevon Looney
Injury news: Nothing new
Lakers Projected Lineup
PG – Dennis Schroder
SG – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF – LeBron James
PF – Markieff Morris
C – Marc Gasol
Injury news: LeBron James (Ankle) is probable
Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (9 p.m. ET)
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Frank Kaminsky
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Dario Saric (ankle) is questionable
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – Ricky Rubio
SG – Anthony Edwards
SF – Josh Okogie
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Nothing new
Charlotte Hornets vs. Sacramento Kings (10 p.m. ET)
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – LaMelo Ball
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – PJ Washington
C – Cody Zeller
Injury news: Gordon Hayward (Hand) is probable, Cody Zeller (Hip) is questionable, Devonte' Graham (knee) is out
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De'Aaron Fox
SG – Buddy Hield
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Marvin Bagley
C – Richaun Holmes
Injury news: Hassan Whiteside (health protocols), Tyrese Haliburton (calf), and Jabari Parker (health protocols) are out
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