Could ninth NBA Damage Report & Projected Beginning Lineups – Nonetheless No LeBron & Jaylen Brown Down

An ankle damage has Jaylen Brown out for the Boston Celtics as they play the Miami Warmth Sunday. (Picture by Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire)
- There are eight video games throughout the NBA on Sunday, Could ninth
- LeBron James nonetheless not prepared for the Lakers, Jaylen Brown out vs Warmth
- Get the total projected lineups and damage report for all video games beneath
We’re getting right down to the nitty-gritty, and we’re about to see the resolve of some golf equipment who want wins and don’t have their go-to guys.
The Lakers have tumbled into the play-in, however LeBron James’ ankle damage nonetheless has him sidelined for a minimum of Sunday’s tilt with the Suns. In the meantime, the Celtics introduced this morning that Jaylen Brown in out of the lineup in opposition to the Warmth in a vital battle between the 6-7 seeds within the East.
And the Pelicans will are down Zion and probably Brandon Ingram as they attempt to preserve their play-in hopes alive in Charlotte in opposition to a not-so-healthy Hornets squad.
Let’s run down the most recent damage information and projected lineups for an 8-pack of video games Sunday.
NBA Damage Information – Could ninth
- [8:45am ET ] Jaylen Brown (ankle) downgraded to out vs Warmth
- LeBron James (ankle) stays out for Lakers, eyeing a return subsequent week
- Zion Williamson (finger) is out and Brandon Ingram (ankle) uncertain vs Hornets
- Kristaps Porzingis (knee) will miss ninth straight sport for Mavericks
- De’Aaron Fox (COVID) will miss his ninth straight sport for Kings
Could ninth NBA Projected Beginning Lineups
Warmth vs Celtics Projected Lineups
Kendrick Nunn | PG | Kemba Walker |
Duncan Robinson | SG | Marcus Sensible |
Jimmy Butler | SF | Aaron Nesmith |
Trevor Ariza | PF | Jayson Tatum |
Bam Adebayo | C | Tristan Thompson |
Two large query marks for the Celtics within the greatest mini-set of the season in opposition to the Warmth: middle Robert Williams (toe) has been upgraded to possible for Sunday. However all-star Jaylen Brown has now been confirmed as out in opposition to Miami with an ankle damage.
In the meantime, Victor Oladipo continues to be down with a knee damage and didn’t journey with the crew to Boston. Andre Iguodala (undisclosed), is listed as day-to-day.
Knicks vs Clippers Projected Beginning Lineups
Elfrid Payton | PG | Reggie Jackson |
Reggie Bullock | SG | Paul George |
RJ Barrett | SF | Kawhi Leonard |
Julius Randle | PF | Marcus Morris Sr |
Nerlens Noel | C | Ivica Zubac |
New York could possibly be down two regulars Sunday: rookie Immanuel Quickley is uncertain with an ankle damage and Alec Burks has a knee damage. He’s additionally listed as uncertain.
Serge Ibaka continues to be sidelined with a again damage. Amir Coffey is out attributable to COVID-19 protocols.
Pelicans vs Hornets Projected Beginning Lineups
Lonzo Ball | PG | LaMelo Ball |
Eric Bledsoe | SG | Terry Rozier |
Naji Marshall | SF | Caleb Martin |
James Johnson | PF | P.J. Washington |
Jaxson Hayes | C | Bismack Biyombo |
The Pelicans are a MASH unit proper now: Zion Williamson is out indefinitely with a fractured left ring finger, whereas second-leading scorer Brandon Ingram is uncertain (ankle). Heart Steven Adams is questionable with a toe damage, whereas Nickeil Alexander-Walker (ankle) is possible.
Charlotte is ailing as effectively: beginning ahead Miles Bridges is out a minimum of a couple of video games as he entered into the well being and security protocol. Gordon Hayward continues to be aidelined however has began weight bearing workouts following a foot damage, whereas Devonte Graham is questionable with a knee damage.
Mavericks vs Cavaliers Projected Beginning Lineups
Luka Doncic | PG | Collin Sexton |
Josh Richardson | SG | Damyean Dotson |
Tim Hardaway Jr | SF | Isaac Okoro |
Dorian Finney-Smith | PF | Kevin Love |
Willie Cauley-Stein | C | Jarrett Allen |
One other sport, one other Kristaps Porzingis miss – his ninth straight as he’s nonetheless coping with an ailing knee. Fellow starter Maxi Kleber is questionable vs the Cavs with an Achilles damage.
Cleveland is down a number of our bodies, with Darius Garland (ankle), Lamar Stevens (concussion) and Larry Nance Jr (thumb) all out. Nance is out for the rest of the yr, as is Matthew Dellavedova (neck) and Taurean Prince (ankle). Kevin Love is questionable with a knee damage.
Timberwolves vs Magic Projected Beginning Lineups
D’Angelo Murray | PG | Cole Anthony |
Anthony Edwards | SG | Gary Harris |
Josh Okogie | SF | Dwayne Bacon |
Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | Moritz Wagner |
Karl-Anthony Cities | C | Mo Bamba |
The TWolves are with out Jaden McDaniels out (undisclosed), whereas Malik Beasley (hamstring), has simply resumed on-court work. Jarrett Culver’s yr is over after ankle surgical procedure.
For the Magic, Wendell Carter Jr is questionable Sunday with an eye fixed damage. In the meantime, Terrance Ross (again), Chuma Okeke (ankle), Michael Carter-Williams (ankle), James Ennis III (calf) and Otto Porter Jr (foot), are all out and there’s no definitive timetable for any of the 5 to return to motion, maybe for the remainder of this season.
Bulls vs Pistons Projected Beginning Lineups
Coby White | PG | Frank Jackson |
Zach LaVine | SG | Corey Joseph |
Patrick Williams | SF | Saddiq Bey |
Daniel Theis | PF | Sekou Doumbouya |
Nikola Vucevic | C | Isaiah Stewart |
The Bulls can be with out Troy Brown Jr, who’s out with an ankle damage. Josh Jackson (undisclosed) and Hamidou Diallo (private) are out for the Pistons.
Suns vs Lakers Projected Beginning Lineups
Chris Paul | PG | Alex Caruso |
Devin Booker | SG | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope |
Mikal Bridges | SF | Kyle Kuzma |
Torrey Craig | PF | Anthony Davis |
Deandre Ayton | C | Andre Drummond |
Cam Johnson is out for the Suns with a wrist damage. The Lakers’ damage checklist expanded after Friday’s loss in opposition to Portland.
Talen Horton-Tucker is day-to-day with a calf damage, whereas Alex Caruso (delicate concussion) and Kyle Kuzma (themb) are each day-to-day with undisclosed illnesses. Marc Gasol is possible Sunday as he battles a finger damage, and ditto Anthony Davis, who’s battling a nagging calf damage.
Dennis Schroder continues to be out attributable to well being and security protocols, whereas LeBron James stays out with an ankle damage. They’re projecting his return Tuesday in opposition to the Knicks or Wednesday vs the Rockets.
Thunder vs Kings Projected Beginning Lineups
Theo Maledon | PG | Delon Wright |
Lu Dort | SG | Buddy Hield |
Darius Bazley | SF | Maurice Harkless |
Moses Brown | PF | Marvin Bagley III |
Isaiah Roby | C | Richaun Holmes |
OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be out as he recovers from a major tear in his plantar fascia. He’s joined on the sideline by Mike Muscala (ankle) and Aleksej Pokusevski (knee).
SacTo star guard De’Aaron Fox continues to be out attributable to COVID protocols, whereas Harrison Barnes can be out with a groin damage. Rookie Tyrese Haliburton is probably going shut down for the yr with a knee damage.
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