Below are the projected starting lineups for each NBA team for Tuesday’s slate, along with notable news for each squad. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out the NBA Insiders lineups page.
Tuesday’s NBA Injury News
The reigning Eastern conference champions may be without their star player, Jimmy Butler for tonight’s playoff rematch against the Milwaukee Bucks. Butler has been dealing with an ankle injury since the season opener last week and has tried to play through it.
Per our NBA Insiders tool:
Coach Spoelstra said Butler is doubtful prior to Tuesday’s contest — the first of a back-to-back set vs. the Bucks. Butler missed the second half of Friday’s win due to a stiff ankle, and he was questionable entering the contest with the bothersome ankle.
Andre Iguodala will likely replace Butler in the starting lineup.
The Clippers are closely monitoring their star forward Kawhi Leonard, who needed stitched in his mouth after a collision on Christmas day. Leonard sat out the Clippers’ 51-point loss to the Mavericks and the defense noticeably suffered without him.
Be sure to check the NBA Insiders tool for real time updates.
Tuesday’s Projected Starting Lineups
Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers (7 p.m. ET)
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Marcus Smart
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
PF – Daniel Theis
C – Tristan Thompson
Injury news: None
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Victor Oladipo
SF – TJ Warren
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: None
Golden State Warriors at Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. ET)
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Juan Toscano-Anderson
C – James Wiseman
Injury news: None
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Killian Hayes
SG – Delon Wright
SF – Jerami Grant
PF – Blake Griffin
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: None
Toronto Raptors at Philadelphia 76ers (7 p.m. ET)
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Aron Baynes
Injury news:
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, Furkan Korkmaz (adductor strain) is out
Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards (7 p.m. ET)
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Patrick Williams
PF – Lauri Markkanen
C – Wendell Carter Jr.
Injury news: Lauri Markkanen (leg) is questionable and Thaddeus Young (leg) is probable
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Isaac Bonga
PF – Deni Avdija
C – Thomas Bryant
Injury news: None
New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers (7 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Elfrid Payton
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Reggie Bullock
PF – Julius Randle
C – Mitchell Robinson
Injury news:Alec Burks (ankle) is questionable, Kevin Knox (knee) is probable, and Dennis Smith Jr. (quad), Austin Rivers (groin), Obi Toppin (calf) and Immanuel Quickley (hip) are out
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Collin Sexton
SG – Darius Garland
SF – Cedi Osman
PF – Larry Nance
C – Andre Drummond
Injury news: Kevin Love (calf), Isaac Okoro (foot), and Matthew Dellavedova (concussion), Kevin Porter (personal) are out
Milwaukee Bucks at Miami Heat (7:30 p.m. ET)
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: Torrey Craig (nasal fracture) is out
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Tyer Herro
SG – Duncan Robinson
SF – Andre Iguodala
PF – Bam Adebayo
C – Meyers Leonard
Injury news: Jimmy Butler (ankle) is doubtful
Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City (8 p.m. ET)
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Markelle Fultz
SG – Evan Fournier
SF – Dwayne Bacon
PF – Aaron Gordon
C – Nikola Vucevic
Injury news: James Ennis (hamstring) is out
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG – George Hill
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Al Horford
Injury news: None
New Orleans Pelicans at Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET)
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: None
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Jae Crowder
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Dario Saric (quad) is probable, Abdel Nader (concussion), Jalen Smith (ankle) and Ty Jerome (ankle) are out
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers (10 p.m. ET)
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – De’Angelo Russell
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Jarrett Culver
PF – Jake Layman
C – Naz Reid
Injury news: Josh Okogie (hamstring) is doubtful, Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) is out
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Paul George
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Kawhi Leonard (mouth laceration) is questionable, Marcus Morris (knee) is out
Denver Nuggets at Sacramento Kings (10 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Gary Harris
SF – Michael Porter Jr.
PF – Paul Millsap
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: None
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – De’Aaron Fox
SG – Buddy Hield
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Marvin Bagley
C – Richaun Holmes
Injury news: None
Phan’s Bet to Watch
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