May 5th NBA Injury Report and Projected Starting Lineups – Updates on Jokic, Mitchell, Conley & More
- Wednesday’s NBA schedule features nine NBA games
- The red-hot Washington Wizards meet the Milwaukee Bucks in the headline game of the day
- Read below for all projected lineups and injury news
Wednesday’s NBA schedule is a packed one. Nine games are on the slate, featuring contenders and playoff chasers in both conferences.
Fresh off another win over the Brooklyn Nets, the Milwaukee Bucks take on the surging Washington Wizards. Elsewhere, the Knicks and Nuggets do battle and the Utah Jazz face-off with the San Antonio Spurs as they look to reclaim the top seed in the Western Conference.
Speaking of the one seed, the Sixers are in a great position to secure home court through the East. They have an easy remaining schedule, including a game with the tanking Rockets on Wednesday. Currently top of the West, the Phoenix Suns take on an Atlanta Hawks team which is starting to get healthy.
NBA Injury News – May 5th
- [6:50 pm EST, May 4th] Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell remain out for the Jazz’s game with San Antonio
- [8:30pm EST, May 4th] Malcolm Brogdon and Jeremy Lamb are both questionable for the Pacers
- Hawks wing Bogdan Bogdanovic is probable, though De’Andre Hunter and Cam Reddish remain out
- MVP favorite Nikola Jokic is probable to face the Knicks despite a sore right foot
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May 5th NBA Projected Starting Lineups
Magic vs Celtics Projected Lineups
Cole Anthony | PG | Kemba Walker |
Dwayne Bacon | SG | Marcus Smart |
Gary Harris | SF | Evan Fournier |
Moritz Wagner | PF | Jayson Tatum |
Wendell Carter | C | Robert Williams |
Boston is healthier than they have been for much of the season, but Jaylen Brown is unavailable for this one with a leg issue.
Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers Projected Lineups
Collin Sexton | PG | Damian Lillard |
Isaac Okoro | SG | CJ McCollum |
Cedi Osman | SF | Norm Powell |
Kevin Love | PF | Robert Covington |
Jarrett Allen | C | Jusuf Nurkic |
It’s thought Damian Lillard will be available despite some bruising to his left foot. Norm Powell is listed as questionable, but there’s a good chance he played after clocking 32 minutes in the loss to Atlanta.
Rockets vs 76ers Projected Lineups
Kevin Porter | PG | Ben Simmons |
Avery Bradley | SG | Seth Curry |
Jae’Sean Tate | SF | Danny Green |
Kelly Olynyk | PF | Tobias Harris |
Christian Wood | C | Joel Embiid |
It’s a different story for Houston. John Wall, David Nwaba and Dante Exum are out for the year. D.J. Wilson (health and safety protocols) is unavailable, while Sterling Brown (knee) and Eric Gordon (groin) are sidelined through injury. Danuel House and D.J. Augustin (both ankle) are quesitonable.
Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Projected Lineups
Ricky Rubio | PG | Ja Morant |
Anthony Edwards | SG | Grayson Allen |
Josh Okogie | SF | Dillon Brooks |
Jaden McDaniels | PF | Kyle Anderson |
Karl-Anthony Towns | C | Jonas Valanciunas |
Jaren Jackson Jr is the only Grizzlies player set to miss out as they continue to manage his return from injury.
Pacers vs Kings Projected Lineups
Malcolm Brogdon | PG | Delon Wright |
Caris LeVert | SG | Buddy Hield |
Edmond Sumner | SF | Maurice Harkless |
Oshae Brissett | PF | Marvin Bagley |
Domantas Sabonis | C | Richaun Holmes |
Rookie sensation Tyrese Haliburton will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. De’Aaron Fox (health and safety protocols) missed Tuesday’s game, as did Harrison Barnes (groin). Sacramento is on a surprise three-game winning streak, but they are expected to be without arguably their three best players on Wednesday.
Hawks vs Suns Projected Lineups
Trae Young | PG | Chris Paul |
Bogdan Bogdanovic | SG | Devin Booker |
Tony Snell | SF | Mikal Bridges |
John Collins | PF | Torrey Craig |
Clint Capela | C | Deandre Ayton |
Jae Crowder (ankle) missed Phoenix’s overtime win over Cleveland on Tuesday. It’s unlikely he’s back here. Torrey Craig will get the start at the four.
Bucks vs Wizards Projected Lineups
Jrue Holiday | PG | Russell Westbrook |
Donte DiVincenzo | SG | Raul Neto |
Khris Middleton | SF | Bradley Beal |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | PF | Rui Hachimura |
Brook Lopez | C | Alex Len |
Washington has a clean bill of health outside of Deni Avdija and Thomas Bryant, who are unavailable for the foreseeable future.
Jazz vs Spurs Projected Lineups
Joe Ingles | PG | Dejounte Murray |
Royce O’Neale | SG | DeMar DeRozan |
Bojan Bogdanovic | SF | Devin Vassell |
Georges Niang | PF | Keldon Johnson |
Rudy Gobert | C | Jakob Poeltl |
For San Antonio, Derrick White and Trey Lyles (both ankle) are unavailable, with White likely ruled out for the season.
Nuggets vs Knicks Projected Lineups
Facundo Campazzo | PG | Elfrid Payton |
Austin Rivers | SG | RJ Barrett |
Michael Porter Jr | SF | Reggie Bullock |
Aaron Gordon | PF | Julius Randle |
Nikola Jokic | C | Taj Gibson |
New York is facing a bit of a crisis in the middle. Mitchell Robinson (foot) is out for the season, while Norvel Pelle and Nerlens Noel (both ankle) are questionable. Taj Gibson could get the start at the five.
Mike Malone’s problems are of a different type. PJ Dozier has joined Monte Morris, Will Barton and Jamal Murray on the sidelines. Recently arrived Austin Rivers could get promoted to the starting lineup as a result.