NBA Injury News & Starting Lineups (Jan. 24): Russell Westbrook, Trae Young Questionable to Suit Up Sunday

Sarah Stier/Getty Images. Pictured: Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards.

Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Sunday’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.

Sunday’s NBA Injury News

The Washington Wizards are on track to play their first game in nearly two weeks after dealing with multiple postponements in the month of January. Rui Hachimura, Davis Bertans, Deni Avdija, Ish Smith, Troy Brown Jr., and Moe Wagner are all still out due to health and safety protocols.

The Wizards’ star point guard, Russell Westbrook, is questionable for their game against the San Antonio Spurs as he continues to deal with a sore left quad.

Atlanta Hawks point guard, Trae Young, is also questionable Sunday. Young hasn’t missed a game this season, but has been dealing with back spasms.

Kyle Lowry’s status is in up in the air — he missed the Toronto Raptors’ last game with a toe infection.

Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.

Sunday’s Projected Starting Lineups

Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies (PPD)

This game was postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 contact tracing.


Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers (1 p.m. ET)

Raptors Projected Lineup

PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
C – Aron Baynes
PF – Pascal Siakam

Injury news: Kyle Lowry (toe) is questionable

Pacers Projected Lineup

PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Edmond Sumner
SF – Justin Holiday
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner

Injury news: Nothing new


Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Clippers (4 p.m. ET)

Thunder Projected Lineup

PG – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG – George Hill
SF – Lu Dort
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Isaiah Roby

Injury news: Nothing new

Clippers Projected Lineup

PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Paul George
SF – Kawhi Leonard
PF – Nicolas Batum
C – Serge Ibaka

Injury news: Nothing new


Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics (7 p.m. ET)

Cavaliers Projected Lineup

PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Cedi Osman
PF – Larry Nance Jr.
C – Andre Drummond

Injury news: Nothing new

Celtics Projected Lineup

PG – Kemba Walker
SG – Marcus Smart
SF – Jaylen Brown
C – Grant Williams
PF – Tristan Thompson

Injury news: Payton Pritchard (knee) is out.


Charlotte Hornets at Orland Magic (7 p.m. ET)

Hornets Projected Lineup

PG – Devonte’ Graham
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – PJ Washington
C – Bismack Biyombo

Injury news: Nothing new

Magic Projected Lineup

PG – Cole Anthony
SG – Evan Fournier
SF – James Ennis
PF – Aaron Gordon
C – Nikola Vucevic

Injury news: Michael Carter-Williams (foot) is out.


Atlanta Hawks at Milwaukee Bucks (8 p.m. ET)

Hawks Projected Lineup

PG – Trae Young
SG – Cam Reddish
SF – De’Andre Hunter
PF – John Collins
C – Clint Capela

Injury news: De’Andre Hunter (knee) and Trae Young (back) are questionable.

Bucks Projected Lineup

PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Brook Lopez

Injury news: Nothing new


Washington Wizards at San Antonio Spurs (8 p.m. ET)

Wizards Projected Lineup

PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Jerome Robinson
PF – Isaac Bonga
C – Robin Lopez

Injury news: Russell Westbrook (quad) is questionable

Spurs Projected Lineup

PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Lonnie Walker
SF – DeMar DeRozan
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – LaMarcus Aldridge

Injury news: Dejounte Murray (ankle) is questionable


New York Knicks at Portland Trail Blazers (10 p.m. ET)

Knicks Projected Lineup

PG – Elfrid Payton
SG – Austin Rivers
SF – RJ Barrett
PF – Julius Randle
C – Mitchell Robinson

Injury news: Austin Rivers and Frank Ntilikina (knee) are questionable, Reggie Bullock (neck) is doubtful.

Trail Blazers Projected Lineup

PG – Damian Lillard
SG – Rodney Hood
SF – Derrick Jones Jr.
PF – Robert Covington
C – Enes Kanter

Injury news: Nothing new


 

Phan’s Bet to Watch

As of 10 a.m. ET, Justin Phan sees betting value in two Sunday games: Charlotte Hornets vs. Orlando Magic and New York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers. To get instant alerts when he sees an edge and his analysis on those picks, sign up for Action Labs.

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