Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images. Pictured: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics warms up.
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’s NBA Injury News
There’s a familiar name at the top of the NBA injury report: Joel Embiid. The 76ers’ big man played 35 minutes Saturday night and is listed as questionable with back tightness for Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers have routinely rested Embiid when they felt it was necessary to preserve him long term and will likely wait before announcing his status tonight.
The Boston Celtics are on the second night of a back-to-back and will be without Kemba Walker for Monday night. However, Jayson Tatum is expected to play tonight on the road against the Chicago Bulls in his first action since contracting COVID-19 earlier this month.
Anthony Davis and LeBron James are on the injury report for the Los Angeles Lakers (James is a regular with an ankle issue), but both players are likely to play through their respective ailments.
Be sure to check the Action Labs NBA page for real time updates.
Monday’s Projected Starting Lineups
Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies (PPD)
This game was postponed due to ongoing COVID-19 contact tracing.
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: Aaron Gordon is questionable, Michael Carter-Williams (foot) is out.
Philadelphia 76ers at Detroit Pistons (7 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.
Pistons Projected Lineup
PG – Delon Wright
SG – Wayne Ellington
SF – Jerami Grant
PF – Blake Griffin
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Derrick Rose (knee) is out.
Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers (7 p.m. ET)
Raptors Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Fred VanVleet
SF – OG Anunoby
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Aron Baynes
Injury news: Kyle Lowry (toe) and Pascal Siakam (groin) are questionable.
Pacers Projected Lineup
PG – Malcolm Brogdon
SG – Edmond Sumner
SF – Justin Holiday
PF – Domantas Sabonis
C – Myles Turner
Injury news: Nothing new
Miami Heat at Brooklyn Nets (7:30 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Goran Dragic
SG – Gabe Vincent
SF – Duncan Robinson
PF – Kelly Olynyk
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Jimmy Butler (health protocols), Tyler Herro (neck), Avery Bradley (health protocols), Moe Harkless (thigh), Meyers Leonard (shoulder), and Chris Silva (hip) are out, KZ Okala (knee) is questionable.
Nets Projected Lineup
PG – Kyrie Irving
SG – James Harden
SF – Joe Harris
PF – Kevin Durant
C – DeAndre Jordan
Injury news: Nothing new
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (8 p.m. ET)
Lakers Projected Lineup
PG – Dennis Schroder
SG – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF – LeBron James
C – Anthony Davis
PF – Marc Gasol
Injury news: LeBron James (ankle) is questionable, Anthony Davis (ankle) is probable.
Cavaliers Projected Lineup
PG – Darius Garland
SG – Collin Sexton
SF – Cedi Osman
PF – Larry Nance Jr.
C – Andre Drummond
Injury news: Nothing new
Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks (8:30 p.m. ET)
Nuggets Projected Lineup
PG – Jamal Murray
SG – Gary Harris
SF – Will Barton
C – Paul Millsap
PF – Nikola Jokic
Injury news: Nothing new
Mavericks Projected Lineup
PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Jalen Brunson
SF – Time Hardaway Jr.
C – Josh Green
PF – Kristaps Porzingis
Injury news: Nothing new
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Pelicans (9 p.m. ET)
Spurs Projected Lineup
PG – Dejounte Murray
SG – Lonnie Walker
SF – DeMar DeRozan
PF – Keldon Johnson
C – LaMarcus Aldridge
Injury news: Nothing new
Pelicans Projected Lineup
PG – Lonzo Ball
SG – Eric Bledsoe
SF – Brandon Ingram
PF – Zion Williamson
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Nothing new
Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls (9 p.m. ET)
Celtics Projected Lineup
PG – Marcus Smart
SG – Jaylen Brown
SF – Jayson Tatum
C – Daniel Theis
PF – Tristan Thompson
Injury news: Jayson Tatum (health protocols) is probable, Kemba Walker (rest) is out.
Bulls Projected Lineup
PG – Coby White
SG – Zach LaVine
SF – Patrick Williams
C – Lauri Markkanen
PF – Daniel Gifford
Injury news: Wendell Carter Jr. (quad) is doubtful.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Portland Trail Blazers (10 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
Trail Blazers Projected Lineup
PG – Damian Lillard
SG – Rodney Hood
SF – Derrick Jones Jr.
PF – Robert Covington
C – Enes Kanter
Injury news: Nothing new
Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors (10 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – D’Angelo Russell
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Josh Okogie
PF – Jarred Vanderbilt
C – Naz Reid
Injury news: D’Angelo Russell (quad) is questionable.
Warriors Projected Lineup
PG – Stephen Curry
SG – Kelly Oubre
SF – Andrew Wiggins
PF – Draymond Green
C – James Wiseman
Injury news: Nothing new
Phan’s Bet to Watch
As of 9:30 a.m. ET, Justin Phan sees betting value in two Sunday games: Miami Heat vs. Brooklyn Nets and Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers. To get instant alerts when he sees an edge and his analysis on those picks, sign up for Action Labs.