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October 28th NBA Injury News and Projected Lineups for All Six Games – Embiid Expected to Play for 76ers

John Perrotto

by John Perrotto in NBA Basketball

Updated Oct 28, 2021 · 6:34 AM PDT

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Oct 26, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) passes the ball as New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and forward Julius Randle (30) defend during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
  • Six games are on Thursday’s NBA schedule, including the Bulls hosting the Knicks
  • Wizards center Daniel Gafford is out after straining his quadriceps Wednesday night
  • The projected lineups and injury reports for all of Thursday’s games can be found below

There are six games on the NBA schedule Thursday night

Highlighting the action will be the unbeaten Chicago Bulls (4-0) hosting the New York Knicks (3-1) at 8:00 p.m. ET at the United Center. The Bulls are small favorites in the game that will be televised by NBA TV.

Projected lineups and injury reports for all six games can be found below.

NBA Injury News – October 28th

  • Wizards C Daniel Gafford (quadriceps) will not play against the Hawks after being injured Wednesday night.
  • Spurs F Doug McDermott (knee) is out for the game against the Rockets after getting hurt Tuesday.
  • 76ers C Joel Embiid (knee) is expected to play against the Pistons but could be hobbled.

October 28th NBA Projected Starting Lineups

Pistons vs 76ers Projected Lineups

Pistons
VS
76ers
Killian Hayes PG Seth Curry
Saddiq Bey SG Tyrese Maxey
Josh Jackson SF Danny Green
Kelly Olynyk PF Tobias Harris
Isaiah Stewart C Joel Embiid

Pistons forward Jerami Grant (elbow) is questionable. Guard Cade Cunningham (ankle) and forwards Isaiah Livers (foot) and Chris Smith (knee) are out.

76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is expected to play despite being hobbled Tuesday in a loss to the New York Knicks. Guard Shake Milton (ankle) could see his first action the season. Guards Ben Simmons (personal) and Grant Riller (knee) are out.

Hawks vs Wizards Projected Lineups

Hawks
VS
Wizards
Trae Young PG Spencer Dinwiddie
Bogdan Bogdanovic SG Bradley Beal
De’Andre Hunter SF Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
John Collins PF Kyle Kuzma
Clint Capela C Montrzel Harrell

Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu (shoulder) and guard Lou Williams (ankle) are out.

Wizards center Daniel Gafford (quadriceps) will not play after being injured Wednesday night in a win over the Boston Celtics. Also out are forwards Anthony Gill (calf) and Rui Hachimura (non-injury related), center Thomas Bryant (knee) and guards Raul Neto (shoulder) and Cassius Winston (hamstring).

Knicks vs Bulls Projected Lineups

Knicks
VS
Bulls
Kemba Walker PG Lonzo Ball
Evan Fournier SG Zach LaVine
RJ Barrett SF DeMar DeRozan
Julius Randle PF Patrick Williams
Mitchell Robinson C Nikola Vucevic

Knicks center Nerlens Noel (knee) could make his season debut.

Bulls guard Zach LaVine (thumb) is questionable and Coby White (shoulder) is out.

Jazz vs Rockets Projected Lineups

Jazz
VS
Rockets
Mike Conley PG Jalen Green
Donovan Mitchell SG Kevin Porter Jr.
Royce O’Neale SF Jae’Sean Tate
Bojan Bogdanovich PF Christian Wood
Rudy Gobert C Daniel Theis

Jazz forwards Bojan Bogdanovic (illness) and Eric Paschall (face) and guard Miye Oni (illness) are questionable and forward Rudy Gay (heel) is out.

Rockets forward Danuel House (foot) and guard John Wall (non-injury related) are out.

Spurs vs Mavericks Projected Lineups

Spurs
VS
Mavericks
Dejounte Murray PG Luka Doncic
Derrick White SG Tim Hardaway Jr.
Keldon Johnson SF Dorian Finney-Smith
Devin Vassell PF Kristaps Porzingis
Jakob Poetl C Dwight Powell

Spurs forward Doug McDermott (knee) will not play after being injured in Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Forward Devontae Cacok (non-injury related) is questionable and center Zach Collins (foot) is out.

Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis (back) and Sterling Brown (ankle) are questionable.

Grizzlies vs Warriors Projected Lineups

Grizzlies
VS
Warriors
Ja Morant PG Stephen Curry
Desmond Bane SG Jordan Poole
De’Anthony Melton SF Andrew Wiggins
Jaren Jackson Jr. PF Draymond Green
Steven Adams C Kevon Looney

Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (hand) is out.

Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (knee), center James Wiseman (knee) and guard Klay Thompson (Achilles) are out.

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