NBA Injury News and Projected Starting Lineups – October 27th
- 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.