Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns.
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’s NBA Injury News
The list of notable players who have been rule out of Wednesday’s games is rather long. The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who has returned to the injury report with a sprained left knee. Paul George didn’t travel with the Los Angeles Clippers to Minnesota as he continues to nurse a right toe injury. Jrue Holiday will miss the Milwaukee Bucks’ matchup with the Phoenix Suns due to health and safety protocols.
Topping the list of key players to watch for Wednesday is Suns point guard Chris Paul who is questionable with a sore hamstring. Paul missed his first game of the season Monday, which was the second game of a back-to-back set. The Suns have also listed Jae Crowder and Abdel Nader as questionable for Wednesday.
D’Angelo Russell is questionable to suit up for the Timberwolves after he re-aggravated his a leg injury on Monday night. Karl-Anthony Towns is doubtful to play as he continues to improve his conditioning after contracting COVID-19.
Anthony Davis and Alex Caruso are questionable to play Wednesday against the Thunder at home. Davis missed Monday’s game with a sore Achilles and has played through an assortment of injuries this season.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Wednesday’s Projected Starting Lineups
Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards (7 p.m. ET)
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Aron Baynes
Injury news: OG Anunoby (Calf) is questionable, Kyle Lowry (back) is not listed on the injury report and should be active
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Davis Bertans
PF – Rui Hachimura
C – Alex Len
Injury news: Nothing new
Atlanta Hawks vs. Dallas Mavericks (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: Rajon Rondo (back) is out
Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Josh Richardson
SF – Dorian Finney-Smith
PF – Maxi Kleber
C – Kristaps Porzingis
Injury news: Nothing new
Indiana Pacers vs. Brooklyn Nets (8 p.m. ET)
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Jeremy Lamb
SF – Justin Holiday
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Nothing new
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – James Harden
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Jeff Green
C – DeAndre Jordan
Injury news: Kevin Durant (health protocols) is out until Friday
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (8 p.m. ET)
Clippers Projected Lineup
PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Luke Kennard
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka
Injury news: Patrick Beverley (Knee) is questionable, Paul George (toe) is out
Timberwolves Projected Lineup
PG – D’Angelo Russell
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Anthony Edwards
PF – Josh Okogie
C – Naz Reid
Injury news: D’Angelo Russell (Leg) is questionable, Karl-Anthony Towns (health protocols) is doubtful
Charlotte Hornets vs. Memphis Grizzlies (8 p.m. ET)
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – LaMelo Ball
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – PJ Washington
C – Cody Zeller
Injury news: Devonte’ Graham (groin) is out
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Dillon Brooks
SF – Desmond Bane
PF – Kyle Anderson
C – Jonas Valanciunas
Injury news: Brandon Clarke (calf) and De’Anthony Melton (shoulder) is out
New Orleans Pelicans at Chicago Bulls (9 p.m. ET)
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Nothing new
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Denzel Valentine
PF – Patrick Williams
C – Daniel Gafford
Injury news: Nothing new
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Denver Nuggets (9 p.m. ET)
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Isaac Okoro
PF – Jarrett Allen
C – Andre Drummond
Injury news: Nothing new
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Will Barton
SF – Michael Porter Jr.
PF – Paul Millsap
C – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Facundo Campazzo (knee) is probable
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers (10 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Hamidou Diallo
SG – Kenrich Williams
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Al Horford
Injury news: Isaiah Roby (foot) is not listed on the injury report and should be active, Theo Maledon (health protocols) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) are out
Lakers Projected Lineup
PG – Dennis Schroder
SG – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF – LeBron James
PF – Anthony Davis
C – Marc Gasol
Injury news: Anthony Davis (Achilles) and Alex Caruso (hand) are questionable, LeBron James (Ankle) is probable
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Phoenix Suns (10 p.m. ET)
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Bryn Forbes
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez
Injury news: Jrue Holiday (health and safety) is out
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Frank Kaminsky
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Chris Paul (Hamstring), Jae Crowder (foot), and Abdel Nader (ankle) are questionable
Phan’s Bet to Watch
As of 9 a.m. ET, Justin Phan isn’t seeing betting value in any Wednesday games. To get instant alerts when he sees an edge and his analysis on those picks, sign up for Action Labs.