Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Wednesday's NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad.
NBA Injury News
3:30 p.m. ET Update: LeBron James has been ruled out for the second game this week — a back-to-back against the Thunder — as he continues to heal from a sore ankle.
Anthony Davis has also been listed as questionable with a sore right knee and Wayne Ellington is also questionable with a hamstring strain.
The big story on the injury front is the status of LeBron James' ankle. The Lakers held James out of Tuesday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs and play the second game of a back-to-back set against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. The Lakers haven't officially released their injury report as of this writing, but James is at least questionable to play at this point.
The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to have Bobby Portis and Semi Ojeleye back in their rotation on Wednesday night when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves. Neither player has seen the floor so far this season and the Bucks are still down Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday.
The Indiana Pacers could see Caris LeVert for the first time this season, he's listed as questionable for tonight's game against the Toronto Raptors. LeVert was able to practice in full for the first time this week after dealing with a back injury.
Projected Starting Lineups
Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic (7 p.m. ET)
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – LaMelo Ball
SG – Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – Miles Bridges
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Terry Rozier (Ankle) is doubtful; PJ Washington (Knee) is out
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) are out
Atlanta Hawks vs. New Orleans Pelicans (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: Lou Williams (Ankle) and Danilo Gallinari (Shoulder) are questionable; De'Andre Hunter (Illness) is probable
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte' Graham
SG – Nickeil Alexander-Walker
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Herbert Jones
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Josh Hart (Quad) is questionable
Indiana Pacers vs. Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Justin Holiday
SF – Caris LeVert
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Caris LeVert (Back) is questionable; Kelan Martin (Hamstring) is out
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Goran Dragic
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Chris Boucher
C – Precious Achiuwa
Injury news: Yuta Watanabe (Calf) is out
Washington Wizards vs. Boston Celtics (7:30 p.m. ET)
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Spencer Dinwiddie
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
PF – Kyle Kuzma
C – Daniel Gafford
Injury news: Raul Neto (Shoulder) and Devontae Shuler (Personal) are questionable; Rui Hachimura (COVID Protocols) and Cassius Winston (Hamstring) are out
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Marcus Smart
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
PF – Al Horford
C – Robert Williams
Injury news: Al Horford (Adductor) is probable; Romeo Langford (Calf) is questionable
Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets (7:30 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
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kevin Durant
SG – James Harden
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Blake Griffin
C – Nic Claxton
Injury news: Nothing new
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8 p.m. ET)
Lakers Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Kent Bazemore
SF – Carmelo Anthony
PF – Anthony Davis
C – DeAndre Jordan
Injury news: Wayne Ellington (Hamstring) and Anthony Davis (Knee) are questionable; LeBron James (Ankle) and Kendrick Nunn (Knee) are out
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Josh Giddey
SG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
C – Darius Bazley
Injury news: Derrick Favors (Rest) and Mike Muscala (Rest) are out
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8 p.m. ET)
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – D'Angelo Russell
SG – Josh Okogie
SF – Anthony Edwards
PF – Jaden McDaniels
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Nothing new
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – George Hill
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Pat Connaughton
PF – Khris Middleton
C – Giannis Antetokounmpo
Injury news: Semi Ojeleye (Calf) and Bobby Portis (Hamstring) are probable; Brook Lopez (Back) and Jrue Holiday (Ankle) are out
Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET)
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De'Aaron Fox
SG – Tyrese Haliburton
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Maurice Harkless
C – Richaun Holmes
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
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10 p.m. ET)
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Desmond Bane
SF – De'Anthony Melton
PF – Jaren Jackson Jr.
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Dillon Brooks (Hand) is out
Trail Blazers Projected Lineup
PG – Damian Lillard
SG – CJ McCollum
SF – Robert Covington
PF – Nassir Little
C – Jusuf Nurkic
Injury news: Norman Powell (Knee) is questionable; Tony Snell (Foot) is out
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10:30 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Collin Sexton
SG – Darius Garland
SF – Lauri Markkanen
PF – Evan Mobley
C – Jarrett Allen
Injury news: Isaac Okoro (Hamstring) is doubtful
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Eric Bledsoe
SG – Reggie Jackson
SF – Paul George
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Ivica Zubac
Injury news: Serge Ibaka (Back) and Marcus Morris (Knee) are out
