Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Saturday’s NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad. For real-time injury updates, check out our FantasyLabs NBA news page.
NBA Injury News
7:45 p.m. ET Update: LeBron James has been cleared to return to the lineup for the Lakers Saturday.
4:30 p.m ET Update: Ja Morant has been cleared to play Saturday despite a sore foot.
LeBron James has been upgraded to a game-time decision for tonight’s primetime game against the Knicks.
Lu Dort and Isaiah Roby have been ruled out for the Thunder.
Ja Morant is listed as questionable with a foot injury ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies’ matchup against the Orlando Magic.
The Los Angeles Lakers have listed LeBron James as doubtful for their game against the New York Knicks. Carmelo Anthony has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.
The Miami Heat have listed Max Strus and PJ Tucker as questionable. Caleb Martin and Jimmy Butler are expected to play.
De’Aaron Fox is again listed as questionable for the Sacramento Kings ahead of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Fox has missed seven games in a row with an ankle injury. Marvin Bagley is also questionable entering the matchup with an ankle injury.
Projected Starting Lineups
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic (5 p.m. ET)
Grizzlies Projected Lineup
PG – Ja Morant
SG – Desmond Bane
SF – Ziaire Williams
PF – Jaren Jackson Jr.
C – Steven Adams
Injury news: Ja Morant (Foot) is available
Magic Projected Lineup
PG – Cole Anthony
SG – Jalen Suggs
SF – Franz Wagner
PF – Wendell Carter Jr.
C – Mo Bamba
Injury news: Nothing new
Miami Heat vs. Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. ET)
Heat Projected Lineup
PG – Kyle Lowry
SG – Duncan Robinson
SF – Jimmy Butler
PF – P.J. Tucker
C – Bam Adebayo
Injury news: Jimmy Butler (Toe) is probable; Caleb Martin (Achilles) is probable; Max Strus (Quad) and PJ Tucker (Knee) are questionable
Hornets Projected Lineup
PG – LaMelo Ball
SG – Terry Rozier
SF – Gordon Hayward
PF – Miles Bridges
C – Mason Plumlee
Injury news: Jaden McDaniels (Ankle) is out
Phoenix Suns vs. Washington Wizards (7 p.m. ET)
Suns Projected Lineup
PG – Chris Paul
SG – Devin Booker
SF – Mikal Bridges
PF – Jae Crowder
C – Deandre Ayton
Injury news: Cameron Payne (Wrist) is out
Wizards Projected Lineup
PG – Spencer Dinwiddie
SG – Aaron Holiday
SF – Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
PF – Kyle Kuzma
C – Thomas Bryant
Injury news: Bradley Beal (Wrist) is out
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers (8:30 p.m. ET)
Knicks Projected Lineup
PG – Kemba Walker
SG – RJ Barrett
SF – Evan Fournier
PF – Julius Randle
C – Nerlens Noel
Injury news: Nothing new
Lakers Projected Lineup
PG – Russell Westbrook
SG – Malik Monk
SF – Avery Bradley
PF – Stanley Johnson
C – Anthony Davis
Injury news: Anthony Davis (Wrist) is probable; LeBron James (Knee) is available; Carmelo Anthony (Hamstring) and Kendrick Nunn (Knee) are out
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Sacramento Kings (10 p.m. ET)
Thunder Projected Lineup
PG – Josh Giddey
SG – Tre Mann
SF – Kenrich Williams
PF – Darius Bazley
C – Mamadi Diakite
Injury news: Isaiah Roby (Ankle) and Lu Dort (Face) are out
Kings Projected Lineup
PG – Davion Mitchell
SG – Tyrese Haliburton
SF – Harrison Barnes
PF – Marvin Bagley
C – Richaun Holmes
Injury news: Marvin Bagley (Ankle) and De’Aaron Fox (Ankle) are questionable
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Portland Trail Blazers (10 p.m. ET)
Bucks Projected Lineup
PG – Jrue Holiday
SG – Grayson Allen
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Giannis Antetokounmpo
C – Bobby Portis
Injury news: George Hill (Neck) is out
Trail Blazers Projected Lineup
PG – Anfernee Simons
SG – CJ McCollum
SF – CJ Elleby
PF – Tony Snell
C – Jusuf Nurkic
Injury news: Larry Nance Jr (Knee) is out
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