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NBA Injury News and Projected Starting Lineups – October 27th

Robert Duff

by Robert Duff in NBA Basketball

Updated Oct 27, 2021 · 6:10 AM PDT

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Oct 26, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) falls to the ground in the second half of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
  • There are 10 games on the NBA schedule for Wednesday, October 27th
  • Los Angeles Lakers PF Anthony Davis is managing knee soreness but is expected to play against the Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Get the full projected lineups and injury report for all games below

There’s 10 games on the slate during a busy Wednesday of NBA action, and plenty of injury concerns to be considered.

Stay right up to date with of all the key injury data from around the league. Check out the latest news below before placing any bets.

NBA Injury News – October 27th

  • [9am EST]: Los Angeles Lakers PF Anthony Davis is managing knee soreness, reports Mike Trudell of the Lakers’ official site , but is expected to be playing Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • [9am EST]: Lakers SF LeBron James (leg) is listed as day-to-day. He missed Tuesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.
  • [9am EST]: Bucks C Brook Lopez (back) won’t play Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

October 27th NBA Projected Starting Lineups

Lakers vs Thunder Projected Lineups

Lakers
VS
Thunder
Russell Westbook PG Josh Giddey
Kent Bazemore SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Wayne Ellington SF Luguentz Dort
Anthony Davis PF Mike Muscala
Carmelo Anthony C Darius Bazley

Lakers PF Davis scored 35 points Tuesday despite his ailing knee. James is a game-time decision.

The Thunder report no injuries.

Hornets vs Magic Projected Lineups

Hornets
VS
Magic
Terry Rozier PG Cole Anthony
LaMelo Ball SG Jalen Suggs
Gordon Hawyard SF Franz Wagner
Miles Bridges PF Mo Bamba
Mason Plumlee C Wendell Carter Jr

Hornets SG Rozier (ankle) is a doubtful starter. PF PJ Washington is out.

Magic PF Chuma Okeke (hip), G E’Twaun Moore (knee) , PG Michael Carter-Williams (ankle surgery), PG Markelle Fultz (ACL surgery) and PF Jonathan Isaac (torn ACL) are out.

Pacers vs Raptors Projected Lineups

Pacers
VS
Raptors
Malcolm Brogdon PG Gordan Dragic
Justin Holiday SG Fred VanVleet
Chris Duarte SF OG Anunoby
Domantas Sabonis PF Chris Boucher
Myles Turner C Precious Achiuwa

Pacers SG Caris LeVert (back), SG Kelan Martin (hamstring) and SF TJ Warren (foot) are out.

Raptors PF Pascal Siakam (shoulder) is out. SF Yuta Watananabe (calf) is joining the club’s G League affiliate to continue rehab.

Wizards vs Celtics Projected Lineups

Wizards
VS
Celtics
Spencer Dinwiddie PG Marcus Smart
Bradley Beal SG Jaylen Brown
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SF Jayson Tatum
Kyle Kuzma PF Al Horford
Daniel Gafford C Robert Williams III

Wizards PG Raul Nieto (shoulder) is questionable. PF Rui Hachimura (conditioning), C Thomas Bryant (knee), PG Cassius Winston (hamstring) and PF Anthony Gill (calf) are out.

Celtics C Horford (hip) is probable. SG Romeo Langford (calf) is questionable.

Hawks vs Pelicans Projected Lineups

Hawks
VS
Pelicans
Trae Young PG Devonte’ Graham
Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Nickeil Alexander-Walker
De’Andre Hunter SF Herbert Jones
John Collins PF Brandon Ingram
Clint Capela C Jonas Valanciunas

Hawks SF Hunter (illness) is probable. SG Lou Williams (ankle) and PF Dario Gallanari (shoulder) are questionable. PF Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) is out.

Pelicans PF Zion Williams (foot) remains without a timetable for a return. SG Josh Hart (quadriceps) is questionable.

Heat vs Nets Projected Lineups

Heat
VS
Nets
Kyle Lowry PG James Harden
Jimmy Butler SG Joe Harris
PJ Tucker SF Kevin Durant
Duncan Robinson PF Blake Griffin
Bam Adebayo C Nicolas Claxton

Heat SG Vitor Oladipo (quadriceps) is out.

Nets PG Kyrie Irving (personal) is out.

Timberwolves vs Bucks Projected Lineups

Timberwolves
VS
Bucks
D’Angelo Russell PG George Hill
Anthony Edwards SG Pat Connaughton
Josh Okogie SF Grayson  Allen
Jaden McDaniels PF Khris Middleton
Karl-Anthony Towns C Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Timberwolves report no injuries.

Bucks C Lopez (back) and PG Jrue Holiday (ankle) are out Wednesday. PF Semi Ojeleye (calf) and C Bobby Portis (hamstring) are probable. SG Donte DiVincenzo (ankle) is out.

Kings vs Suns Projected Lineups

Kings
VS
Suns
De’Aaron Fox PG Chris Paul
Tyrese Haliburton SG Devin Booker
Harrison Barnes SF Mikal Bridges
Maurice Harkless PF Jae Crowder
Richaun Holmes C Deandre Ayton

The Kings report no injuries.

Suns PG Cameron Payne (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game. PF Dario Saric (torn ACL) is out.

Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers Projected Lineups

Grizzlies
VS
Trail Blazers
De’Anthony Melton PG Damian Lillard
Ja Morant SG CJ McCollum
Desmond Bane SF Robert Covington
Jaren Jackson Jr PF Norman Powell
Steven Adams C Jusuf Nurkic

Grizzlies SF Dillon Brooks (hand/thigh) is out for the remainder of their four-game road trip, which concludes Thursday at Golden State.

Trail Blazers PF Norman Powell (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game. SF Tony Snell (foot) has been ruled out.

Cavaliers vs Clippers Projected Lineups

Cavaliers
VS
Clippers
Collin Sexton PG Eric Bledsoe
Darius Garland SG Reggie Jackson
Lauri Markkanen SF Nicolas Batum
Jarrett Allen PF Paul George
Evan Mobley C Ivica Zubac

Cavaliers SF Isaac Okoro (hamstring) is doubtful for Wednesday’s game.

Clippers SG Keon Johnson (illness) is questionable for Wednesday’s game. C Serge Ibaka (back), SF Kawhi Leonard (knee), SF Marcus Morris Sr (knee), and PG Jason Preston (foot) are out.

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