Thursday’s Projected NBA Starting Lineups and Injury News

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  • See projected NBA starting lineups and injury news for Thursday's six-game slate, including how the Toronto Raptors will look without Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry.
  • For news and lineup updates in real time, visit the FantasyLabs link below.

Below are the projected starting lineups for each NBA team for Thursday's six-game slate, along with notable news for each squad. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out the FantasyLabs matchups page.

Last updated 6 p.m. ET.



Projected NBA Starting Lineups for Thursday, Jan. 17

Injury News

    • Charlotte Hornets: Nothing new.
    • Chicago Bulls: Wendell Carter Jr. (thumb) is out.
    • Denver Nuggets: Gary Harris (hamstring) is questionable.
    • Indiana Pacers: Nothing new.
    • Los Angeles Lakers: Nothing new.
    • New York Knicks: Enes Kanter (personal) is out. Mitchell Robinson (groin) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (hamstring) will play.
    • Oklahoma City Thunder: Nerlens Noel (concussion) is available to play.
    • Philadelphia 76ers: Wilson Chandler (illness) will play. Joel Embiid (back) is questionable.
    • Phoenix Suns: Jamal Crawford (knee) is out.
    • Sacramento Kings: Nothing new.
    • Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard (rest), OG Anunoby (personal) and Jonas Valanciunas (thumb) are out. Kyle Lowry and C.J. Miles (hip) will play.
    • Washington Wizards: Nothing new.
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