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October 25th NBA Injury Report and Starting Lineups

Eric Rosales

by Eric Rosales in NBA Basketball

Updated Oct 25, 2021 · 7:05 AM PDT

Bradley Beal dribbling
Oct 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles away from Toronto Raptors guard Goran Dragic (1) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
  • There are nine games in the NBA on Wednesday, October 25th
  • Zion Williamson (Pelicans) and Cade Cunningham (ankle) have yet to play this year
  • Get the full injury report and projected lineups below

There isn’t a shortage of star power Monday night on a 9-game NBA slate, but it’s safe to say not every team is at full strength.

While the Chicago Bulls are injury free and seek a 4-0 start to the year, all-star Zion Williamson has yet to suit up for the Pelicans, throwing their lineup in flux, while Cade Cunningham still isn’t fully recovered from an ankle injury suffered in training camp.

All-stars Bradley Beal (hip) and Jaylen Brown (knee) are trying to work their way back into the lineup, while key contributors like Portland’s Norman Powell and Clippers’ big man Serge Ibaka have already been shelved for Monday.

Read on to find our injury report and lineups for all of the action.

NBA Injury News – October 25th

  • [1:55pm ET Oct 24th] Wizards’ all-star Bradley Beal (groin) limited in practice, but on track to play vs Nets Monday
  • NBA 2021 top draft pick Cade Cunningham (ankle) will miss Monday vs Raptors, yet to play this year
  • Pelicans’ star Zion Williamson (foot) has no timetable for return, but expected to be on minutes restriction
  • Jaylen Brown (knee) sat out Sunday, but is hopeful to play Monday

October 25th NBA Projected Starting Lineups

Celtics vs Hornets Projected Lineups

Celtics
VS
Hornets
Marcus Smart PG LaMelo Ball
Josh Richardson SG Kelly Oubre
Jayson Tatum SF Gordon Hayward
Al Horford PF Miles Bridges
Robert Williams III C Mason Plumlee

Celtics: All-star wing Jaylen Brown (knee) did not play Sunday against the Rockets but hopes to play Monday at Charlotte. Guard Romeo Langford missed Sunday’s game against the Rockets due to left calf tightness. His status for Monday is unknown.

Hornets: Terry Rozier (ankle) did not play Sunday against the Nets and is questionable Monday.

Bucks vs Pacers Projected Lineups

Bucks
VS
Pacers
George Hill PG Malcolm Brogdon
Grayson Allen SG Jeremy Lamb
Pat Connaughton SF Justin Holiday
Khris Middleton PF Myles Turner
Giannis Antetokounmpo C Domantas Sabonis

Bucks: Brook Lopez (back), Jrue Holiday (ankle) and Semi Ojeleye (calf) has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Pacers. Donte DiVincenzo is still awaiting his season debut as he recovers from ankle surgery.

Pacers: Kelan Martin (harmstring) and Caris LeVert (back) are out, while TJ Warren (foot) still doesn’t have a timetable to return to the roster.

Pistons vs Hawks Projected Lineups

Pistons
VS
Hawks
Killian Hayes PG Trae Young
Josh Jackson SG Bogdan Bogdanovic
Saddiq Bey SF Deandre Hunter
Jerami Grant PF John Collins
Isaiah Stewart C Clint Capela

Pistons: Cade Cunningham (ankle) is out for the Pistons’ road trip. Forward Isaiah Livers (foot) is out and forward Chris Smith (knee) has been cleared to practice as he recovers from a knee injury.

Hawks: Danilo Gallinari (shoulder) is questionable Monday.

Wizards vs Nets Projected Lineups

Wizards
VS
Nets
Spencer Dinwiddie PG James Harden
Bradley Beal SG Joe Harris
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope SF Kevin Durant
Kyle Kuzma PF Blake Griffin
Daniel Gafford C Nic Claxton

Wizards: Bradley Beal (groin) was a limited participant during practice Sunday but is on track to play against the Nets on Monday. Forward Rui Hachimura (conditioning) is not available for Washington road games in Brooklyn and Boston.

Nets: Kyrie Irving (personal) is still out for Brooklyn. Forward Blake Griffin was given a rest day Sunday, should be available Monday vs the Wizards.

Magic vs Heat Projected Lineups

Magic
VS
Heat
Cole Anthony PG Kyle Lowry
Jalen Suggs SG Duncan Robinson
Franz Wagner SF Jimmy Butler
Wendell Carter Jr PF PJ Tucker
Mo Bamba C Bam Adebayo

Magic: Gary Harris (hamstring), E’Twaun Moore (knee) and Chuma Okeke (hip) all missed Sunday’s game against the Knicks. Jonathan Isaac (knee), Markelle Fultz (knee) and Michael Carter-Williams (ankle) are all out indefinitely as they each recover from surgery.

Heat: Kyle Lowry is questionable with an ankle injury. Victor Oladipo (thigh) is out indefinitely.

Bulls vs Raptors Projected Lineups

76ers
VS
Pelicans
Lonzo Ball PG Fred VanVleet
Zach LaVine SG Gary Trent Jr
DeMar DeRozan SF OG Anunoby
Patrick Williams PF Scottie Barnes
Nikola Vucevic C Precious Achiuwa

Bulls: no injuries

Raptors: Forwards Pascal Siakam (shoulder) and Yuta Watanabe (calf) are out.

Pelicans vs Timberwolves Projected Lineups

Pelicans
VS
Timberwolves
Devonte’ Graham PG D’Angelo Russell
Nickeil Alexander-Walker SG Anthony Edwards
Herbert Jones SF Josh Okogie
Brandon Ingram PF Jaden McDaniels
Jonas Valanciunas C Karl Anthony-Towns

Pelicans: Zion Williamson (foot) remains without a clear timetable to action, but he’s expected to have a minutes restriction when he returns. Josh Hart (quad) and Daulton Hommes (ankle) are listed as questionable for Monday at Minnesota.

Timberwolves: no injuries

Cavaliers vs Nuggets Projected Lineups

Cavaliers
VS
Nuggets
Ricky Rubio PG Monte Morris
Collin Sexton SG Will Barton
Lauri Markkanen SF Michael Porter Jr
Even Mobley PF Aaron Gordon
Jarrett Allen C Nikola Jokic

Cavaliers: Darius Garland (ankle) is questionable for Monday. Dyland Windler is out with a hip injury.

Nuggets: Forward Vlatko Cancar (hip) is questionable, while Jamal Murray (knee) is out while rehabbing from ACL surgery.

Trail Blazers vs Clippers Projected Lineups

Trail Blazers
VS
Clippers
Damian Lillard PG Reggie Jackson
CJ McCollum SG Eric Bledsoe
Nassir Little SF Paul George
Robert Covington PF Marcus Morris Sr
Jusuf Nurkic C Ivica Zubac

Trail Blazers: An MRI has revealed Norman Powell has left patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper’s knee. He’s out Monday, as is forward Tony Snell (foot).

Clippers: Keon Johnson (illness) is questionable for Monday’s contest against the Trail Blazers. Big man Serge Ibaka (back) will not play. Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out indefinitely recovering from a torn ACL.

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