May 7th NBA Injury Report and Projected Starting Lineups – James, Conley, Porzingis & Oladipo All Out

• There are 10 games across the NBA on Friday, May 7th
• Utah hosts Denver in the night’s marquee matchup without Mike Conley, while LeBron James will sit out again in Portland
• Get the full projected lineups and injury report for all games below

The NBA gets the weekend started with a 10-game slate on Friday (May 7th), and there’s no shortage of injuries to monitor before the contests tip-off.

Utah, owners of the league’s best record, host third place Denver in the marquee matchup of the night, and will do so without the services of starting point guard Mike Conley (hamstring) once again.

The LA Lakers meanwhile, who are trying desperately to stay inside the West’s top-6 and avoid the play-in tournament, will continue life without LeBron James in Portland, as the King is expected to miss at least two more games with his ankle injury.

We have our finger on the pulse of all the key injury situations around the league, so check out the latest news below before placing any bets.

NBA Injury News – May 7th

• 5:00pm EST – The Pelicans announced Zion Williamson has a fractured ring finger and will be out indefinitely
• Jazz guard Mike Conley will miss his sixth straight game versus the Nuggets (hamstring)
• Lakers star LeBron James will miss at least two more games (ankle)
• Lakers forward Anthony Davis says he plans to play, despite leaving Thursday’s game with back spasms
• Mavericks center Kristaps Porzingis is doubtful against the Cavaliers (knee)
• Heat guard Victor Oladipo (knee) is out versus the Timberwolves, while Tyler Herro (foot) and Jimmy Butler (illness) are both questionable

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May 7th NBA Projected Starting Lineups

Pelicans vs 76ers Projected Lineups

The Pelicans will be without their second leading scorer Brandon Ingram when they face the 76ers due to a knee sprain, while Steven Adams is doubtful thanks to a toe issue.

On the Philly side, the team is near full strength with the exception of Furkan Korkmaz, who will miss Friday’s game with an ankle injury.

Celtics vs Bulls Projected Starting Lineups

The big news in this matchup is the absence of the Celtics Jaylen Brown. Boston’s second leading scorer will miss his second straight game with an ankle injury, while starting center Robert Williams is questionable with a toe issue.

Chicago meanwhile, welcomed back Zach LaVine on Thursday after an 11-game absence, and enter this game with no key injuries.

Magic vs Hornets Projected Starting Lineups

The Magic have been decimated by injuries as starting center Wendell Carter Jr is out with an eye injury, while veterans Otto Porter Jr, Terrence Ross, and Michael Carter-Williams may not play for the rest of the season.

Charlotte enters this matchup still missing Gordon Hayward (foot), Cody Martin (ankle) and Miles Bridges (health protocols).

Timberwolves vs Heat Projected Starting Lineups

The Heat are hoping to get both Jimmy Butler (illness) and Tyler Herro (foot) back in the lineup for Friday’s game versus the Timberwolves. The duo missed Miami’s loss on Tuesday versus Dallas, while Victor Oladipo remains out with a knee injury.

As for Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels will miss due to personal reasons.

Rockets vs Bucks Projected Starting Lineups

It’s not a question of if Milwaukee will beat Houston, it’s by how much? The Bucks are one of the healthiest teams in the league, while the Rockets might have trouble fielding a starting five if Christian Wood (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (ankle) can’t go. Both are currently listed as questionable, but Wood did sit out Houston’s last game on Wednesday against Philly.

Cavaliers vs Mavericks Projected Starting Lineups

The Mavericks are likely going be without center Kristaps Porzingis again on Friday due to a knee injury, while starting power forward Maxi Kleber is out for two to three more games with an Achilles issue.

Cleveland stud point guard Darius Garland will miss his fourth straight game with an ankle injury.

Nuggets vs Jazz Projected Starting Lineups

As mentioned earlier, Conley won’t play for Utah, while Donovan Mitchell remains out with an ankle injury. Even down those two key pieces, the Jazz have still won three straight, and have a one game cushion atop the West.

Denver’s backcourt has been decimated by injury, with Jamal Murray (knee) out for the season, and Will Barton and Monte Morris both nursing hamstring injuries. The latest backcourt member to fall is PJ Dozier, who will sit out with a groin issue.

Knicks vs Suns Projected Starting Lineups

Aside from an ankle injury that is likely to keep guard Immanuel Quickley out, New York enters Friday in excellent health. The same can be said for Phoenix, who will only be missing Cam Johnson due to a wrist injury.

Lakers vs Trail Blazers Projected Starting Lineups

The defending champs are hurting. Not only is LeBron out, but third leading scorer Dennis Schroder will miss likely the rest of the regular season due to the league’s health and safety protocols. Anthony Davis meanwhile, left Thursday’s game against the Clippers due to back spasms, but says he plans to play versus the Trail Blazers.

Portland on the other hand, should be at near full strength, as only Norman Powell (knee) carries any kind of tag, but he is listed as probable.

Spurs vs Kings Projected Starting Lineups

No new injuries to report for San Antonio, as all of its key players will be available against Sacramento. The Kings however, are likely going to be without De’Aaron Fox (COVID), and Harrison Barnes (groin), while Tyrese Haliburton (knee) is likely done for the season.