David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Andre Drummond #3 of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Monday’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.
Monday NBA Injury News
The Los Angeles Clippers are monitoring Kawhi Leonard who is listed as questionable to play Monday against the Miami Heat after getting scratch just before Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a leg contusion. head coach Tyronn Lue said before Sunday’s game that he isn’t sure when Leonard will be back, which puts his status up in the air on the second night of a back-to-back.
Joel Embiid is listed questionable for Monday’s matchup with the Utah Jazz due to back tightness. Philadelphia 76ers head coach Rivers noted he prefers Dwight coming off the bench with the second unit, and Bradley may get another start Monday if Embiid can’t play.
The Nets announced that Durant has been diagnosed with a mild strained left hamstring following an evaluation on Sunday, and he will miss at least the next two games. He just returned on Saturday after missing time due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
In non-injury news, the Cleveland Cavaliers won’t play Andre Drummond for the foreseeable future as they seek a trade for him, according to reporting from ESPN’s Adrain Wojnarowski.
Per our NBA Insiders tool:
Drummond was rested Sunday but also reportedly benched due to his recent attitude and play, per The Athletic. Drummond will remain with the team but would no longer be active for games until a trade is finalized. Expect Jarrett Allen to remain the starting center with JaVale McGee getting reserve minutes
Drummond is on the last year of his deal and will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.
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Monday’s Projected Starting Lineups
Houston Rockets vs. Washington Wizards (7 p.m. ET)
Rockets Projected Lineup
PG – John Wall
SG – Eric Gordon
SF – Jae’Sean Tate
PF – PJ Tucker
C – DeMarcus Cousins
Injury news: Victor Oladipo (foot) is out.
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Raul Neto
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Garrison Mathews
PF – Rui Hachimura
C – Moe Wagner
Injury news: Russell Westbrook (rest) is doubtful, Ish Smith (quad) and Anthony Gill (illness) are out
Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers (7 p.m. ET)
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Garrett Temple
PF – Patrick Williams
C – Daniel Gafford
Injury news: Wendell Carter Jr. (Quad) is questionable
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Justin Holiday
SF – Doug McDermott
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Doug McDermott (Knee) is questionable
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET)
Hawks Projected Lineup
PG – Trae Young
SG – Kevin Huerter
SF – Cam Reddish
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela
Injury news: Tony Snell (Achilles) is questionable, Rajon Rondo (back) is out
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Elfrid Payton
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Reggie Bullock
PF – Julius Randle
C – Nerlens Noel
Injury news: Nothing new
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Utah Jazz (9 p.m. ET)
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Ben Simmons
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Joel Embiid (Back) is questionable
Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Donovan Mitchell
SG – Joe Ingles
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O’Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Mike Conley (hamstring) is out
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors (10 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Isaac Okoro
PF – Taurean Prince
C – Jarrett Allen
Injury news: Andre Drummond will no longer be active for the Cavs as they work on a trade ahead of the March 25th deadline
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Juan Toscano-Anderson
C – Draymond Green
Injury news: Draymond Green (Knee) is probable
Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Kendrick Nunn
SG – Jimmy Butler
SF – Duncan Robinson
PF – Kelly Olynyk
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Goran Dragic (ankle) is out
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Reggie Jackson
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Kawhi Leonard (Leg) is questionable
Brooklyn Nets vs. Sacramento Kings (9 p.m. ET)
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – James Harden
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Jeff Green
C – DeAndre Jordan
Injury news: DeAndre Jordan (personal) is probable, Kevin Durant (hamstring) is out
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De’Aaron Fox
SG – Buddy Hield
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Marvin Bagley
C – Richaun Holmes
Injury news: Marvin Bagley (Calf) is questionable
Phan’s Bet to Watch
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