Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Mike Conley #10 of the Utah Jazz.
Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Wednesday’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.
Wednesday NBA Injury News
The Utah Jazz have been rolling lately, maintaining the best record in the league without their starting point guard Mike Conley. But they could see him return as Conley has upgraded to questionable after missing the past five games with a tight right hamstring.
The Los Angeles Clippers continue to monitor Kawhi Leonard who has missed the past two games with a lower left leg contusion. Leonard has been listed as questionable while Paul George and Nicolas Batum have both been ruled out for tonight’s game against the Jazz.
Victor Oladipo and Eric Gordon (groin) are listed doubtful for for the Houston Rockets’ road game against the Philadelphia 76ers , while PJ Tucker (thigh) is questionable. All three missed the Rockets’ game on Monday. On the other side of that matchup, Joel Embiid is listed probable for Wednesday after missing Monday’s game with a tight back.
The Boston Celtics are expected to be without Kemba Walker on the second leg of a back-to-back after he played 31 minutes on Tuesday.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Wednesday’s Projected Starting Lineups
San Antonio Spurs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (PPD)
This game has been postponed due to the league’s health and safety protocols
Detroit Pistons vs. Dallas Mavericks (PPD)
This game has been postponed due to the league’s health and safety protocols
Chicago Bulls vs. Charlotte Hornets (PPD)
This game has been postponed due to the league’s health and safety protocols
New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic (7 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Elfrid Payton
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Reggie Bullock
PF – Julius Randle
C – Nerlens Noel
Injury news: Nothing new
Orlando Projected Lineup
PG – Michael Carter-Williams
SG – Evan Fournier
SF – James Ennis
PF – Gary Clark
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: Evan Fournier (Back) is questionable, James Ennis (Groin) is questionable, Cole Anthony (rib) is out until the All-Star break
Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics (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
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Payton Pritchard
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
PF – Semi Ojeleye
C – Daniel Theis
Injury news: Daniel Theis (Finger) is questionable
Houston Rockets vs. Philadelphia 76ers (8 p.m. ET)
Rockets Projected Lineup
PG – John Wall
SG – Danuel House
SF – Jae’Sean Tate
PF – PJ Tucker
C – DeMarcus Cousins
Injury news: Victor Oladipo (foot) and Eric Gordon (groin) are doubtful, PJ Tucker (Thigh) is questionable
76ers Projected Lineup
PG – Ben Simmons
SG – Seth Curry
SF – Danny Green
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid
Injury news: Joel Embiid (Back) is probable
Denver Nuggets vs. Washington Wizards (8 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Monte Morris
SF – Michael Porter Jr.
PF – JaMychal Green
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Paul Millsap (Knee) is questionable, Monte Morris (Shoulder) is questionable
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Garrison Mathews
PF – Rui Hachimura
C – Moe Wagner
Injury news: Nothing new
Indiana Pacers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
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
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – Ricky Rubio
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Anthony Edwards
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Karl-Anthony Towns
Injury news: Nothing new
Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls (10:30 p.m. ET)
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Delon Wright
SG – Wayne Ellington
SF – Saddiq Bey
PF – Jerami Grant
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Nothing new
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Garrett Temple
PF – Patrick Williams
C – Wendell Carter Jr.
Injury news: Nothing new
Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans (9 p.m. ET)
Trail Blazers Projected Lineup
PG – Damian Lillard
SG – Gary Trent Jr.
SF – Derrick Jones Jr.
PF – Robert Covington
C – Enes Kanter
Injury news: Harry Giles (calf) is out
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Steven Adams (Back) is questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies (9 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Theo Maledon
SG – Lu Dort
SF – Kenrich Williams
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Isaiah Roby
Injury news: Nothing new
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Dillon Brooks
PF – Kyle Anderson
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Nothing new
Miami Heat vs. Golden State Warriors (10:30 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
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Juan Toscano-Anderson
C – Draymond Green
Injury news: Nothing new
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers (10 p.m. ET)
Jazz Projected Lineup
PG – Mike Conley
SG – Donovan Mitchell
SF – Bojan Bogdanovic
PF – Royce O’Neale
C – Rudy Gobert
Injury news: Mike Conley (Hamstring) is questionable
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Reggie Jackson
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Marcus Morris
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Kawhi Leonard (Leg) is questionable, Nic Batum (concussion) and Paul George (toe) are out
Phan’s Bet to Watch
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