Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Tuesday'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
Nikola Jokic is questionable to play for the Denver Nuggets with a toe injury on the front end of a back-to-back. Jokic has been very durable for the Nuggets this season with just four games missed in November.
The Golden State Warriors will rest the bulk of their starting lineup ahead of their game against the San Antonio Spurs, including Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins.
James Harden is expected to return to the floor for the Brooklyn Nets after missing time with a hand injury. Deandre Ayton and Jae Crowder are both questionable for the Phoenix Suns after both players sat out multiple games over the past two weeks.
Projected Starting Lineups
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. ET)
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Devonte' Graham
SG – Garret Temple
SF – Herbert Jones
PF – Jaxson Hayes
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Brandon Ingram (Ankle) is questionable; Josh Hart (Knee) is out
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Cory Joseph
SG – Cade Cunningham
SF – Saddiq Bey
PF – Jerami Grant
C – Isaiah Stewart
Injury news: Josh Jackson (Spine) is doubtful
Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Spencer Dinwiddie
SG – Corey Kispert
SF – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
PF – Kyle Kuzma
C – Thomas Bryant
Injury news: Bradley Beal (Wrist) is out
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Bobby Portis
Injury news: George Hill (Neck) is out
Miami Heat vs. Toronto Raptors (7:30 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Gabe Vincent
SG – Duncan Robinson
SF – Jimmy Butler
PF – PJ Tucker
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: PJ Tucker (Knee) is questionable; Kyle Lowry (Personal), Omer Yurtseven (COVID protocols) and Markieff Morris (Conditioning) are out
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Fred VanVleet
SG – Gary Trent Jr.
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Scottie Barnes
C – Pascal Siakam
Injury news: Khem Birch (Nose) is out
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Monte Morris
SG – Will Barton
SF – Jeff Green
PF – Aaron Gordon
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Nikola Jokic (Toe) and DeMarcus Cousins (Foot) are questionable
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Anthony Edwards
SF – Jaden McDaniels
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Patrick Beverley (Ankle) is probable; D'Angelo Russell (Shin) is doubtful; Josh Okogie (Quad) and Leandro Bolmaro (Ankle) are questionable
Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls (8 p.m. ET)
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Cole Anthony
SG – Jalen Suggs
SF – Franz Wagner
PF – Wendell Carter Jr.
C – Mo Bamba
Injury news: Nothing New
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Ayo Dosunmu
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – DeMar DeRozan
PF – Javonte Green
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Javonte Green (Ankle) is probable; Derrick Jones Jr. (Finger) is out
Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs (8:30 p.m. ET)
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Jordan Poole
SG – Moses Moody
SF – Damion Lee
PF – Jonathan Kuminga
C – Kevon Looney
Injury news: Stephen Curry (Toe) Otto Porter Jr. (Rest), Klay Thompson (Rest), Nemanja Bjelica (Back) and Andrew Wiggins (Knee) are out
Spurs Projected Lineup
PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Derrick White
SF – Doug McDermott
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – Jakob Poeltl
Injury news: Zach Collins (Conditioning) is out
Brooklyn Nets vs. Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET)
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – Patty Mills
SF – James Harden
PF – Kessler Edwards
C – Nic Claxton
Injury news: James Harden (Hand) probable; LaMarcus Aldridge (Ankle) is out
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Jae Crowder
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Deandre Ayton (Ankle) and Jae Crowder (Wrist) are questionable; Cameron Payne (Wrist) is out
