Could seventh NBA Damage Report and Projected Beginning Lineups – James, Conley, Porzingis & Oladipo All Out

LeBron James will miss no less than two extra video games attributable to his ankle harm. (Picture by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire)
- There are 10 video games throughout the NBA on Friday, Could seventh
- Utah hosts Denver within the evening’s marquee matchup with out Mike Conley, whereas LeBron James will sit out once more in Portland
- Get the total projected lineups and harm report for all video games under
The NBA will get the weekend began with a 10-game slate on Friday (Could seventh), and there’s no scarcity of accidents to observe earlier than the contests tip-off.
Utah, house owners of the league’s greatest report, host third place Denver within the marquee matchup of the evening, and can accomplish that with out the providers of start line guard Mike Conley (hamstring) as soon as once more.
The LA Lakers in the meantime, who’re making an attempt desperately to remain contained in the West’s top-6 and keep away from the play-in event, will proceed life with out LeBron James in Portland, because the King is anticipated to overlook no less than two extra video games together with his ankle harm.
We’ve got our finger on the heartbeat of all the important thing harm conditions across the league, so take a look at the newest information under earlier than putting any bets.
NBA Damage Information – Could seventh
- Jazz guard Mike Conley will miss his sixth straight recreation versus the Nuggets (hamstring)
- Lakers star LeBron James will miss no less than two extra video games (ankle)
- Mavericks heart Kristaps Porzingis is uncertain in opposition to the Cavaliers (knee)
- Warmth guard Victor Oladipo (knee) is out versus the Timberwolves, whereas Tyler Herro (foot) and Jimmy Butler (sickness) are each questionable
Could seventh NBA Projected Beginning Lineups
Pelicans vs 76ers Projected Lineups
Lonzo Ball | PG | Ben Simmons |
Eric Bledsoe | SG | Seth Curry |
Naji Marshall | SF | Danny Inexperienced |
Zion Williamson | PF | Tobias Harris |
Jaxson Hayes | C | Joel Embiid |
The Pelicans will probably be with out their second main scorer Brandon Ingram after they face the 76ers attributable to a knee sprain, whereas Steven Adams is uncertain due to a toe challenge.
On the Philly aspect, the workforce is close to full energy excluding Furkan Korkmaz, who will miss Friday’s recreation with an ankle harm.
Celtics vs Bulls Projected Beginning Lineups
Kemba Walker | PG | Coby White |
Marcus Good | SG | Zach LaVine |
Aaron Nesmith | SF | Patrick Williams |
Jayson Tatum | PF | Daniel Theis |
Tristan Thompson | C | Nikola Vucevic |
The massive information on this matchup is the absence of the Celtics Jaylen Brown. Boston’s second main scorer will miss his second straight recreation with an ankle harm, whereas beginning heart Robert Williams is questionable with a toe challenge.
Chicago in the meantime, welcomed again Zach LaVine on Thursday after an 11-game absence, and enter this recreation with no key accidents.
Magic vs Hornets Projected Beginning Lineups
Cole Anthony | PG | LaMelo Ball |
Gary Harris | SG | Terry Rozier |
Dwayne Bacon | SF | Caleb Martin |
Moritz Wagner | PF | P.J. Washington |
Mo Bamba | C | Bismack Biyombo |
The Magic have been decimated by accidents as beginning heart Wendell Carter Jr is out with a watch harm, whereas veterans Otto Porter Jr, Terrence Ross, and Michael Carter-Williams might not play for the remainder of the season.
Charlotte enters this matchup nonetheless lacking Gordon Hayward (foot), Cody Martin (ankle) and Miles Bridges (well being protocols).
Timberwolves vs Warmth Projected Beginning Lineups
D’Angelo Murray | PG | Kendrick Nunn |
Anthony Edwards | SG | Duncan Robinson |
Josh Okogie | SF | Jimmy Butler |
Jarred Vanderbilt | PF | Trevor Ariza |
Karl-Anthony Cities | C | Bam Adebayo |
The Warmth are hoping to get each Jimmy Butler (sickness) and Tyler Herro (foot) again within the lineup for Friday’s recreation versus the Timberwolves. The duo missed Miami’s loss on Tuesday versus Dallas, whereas Victor Oladipo stays out with a knee harm.
As for Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels will miss attributable to private causes.
Rockets vs Bucks Projected Beginning Lineups
Armoni Brooks | PG | Jrue Vacation |
DaQuan Jeffries | SG | Donte DiVincenzo |
Kenyon Martin Jr | SF | Khris Middleton |
Kelly Olynyk | PF | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
Christian Wooden | C | Brook Lopez |
It’s not a query of if Milwaukee will beat Houston, it’s by how a lot? The Bucks are one of many healthiest groups within the league, whereas the Rockets may need bother fielding a beginning 5 if Christian Wooden (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (ankle) can’t go. Each are at present listed as questionable, however Wooden did sit out Houston’s final recreation on Wednesday in opposition to Philly.
Cavaliers vs Mavericks Projected Beginning Lineups
Collin Sexton | PG | Luka Doncic |
Damyean Dotson | SG | Josh Richardson |
Isaac Okoro | SF | Tim Hardaway Jr. |
Kevin Love | PF | Dorian Finney-Smith |
Jarrett Allen | C | Willie Cauley-Stein |
The Mavericks are doubtless going be with out heart Kristaps Porzingis once more on Friday attributable to a knee harm, whereas beginning energy ahead Maxi Kleber is out for 2 to a few extra video games with an Achilles challenge.
Cleveland stud level guard Darius Garland will miss his fourth straight recreation with an ankle harm.
Nuggets vs Jazz Projected Beginning Lineups
Facundo Campazzo | PG | Jordan Clarkson |
Michael Porter Jr. | SG | Joe Ingles |
Paul Millsap | SF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
Aaron Gordon | PF | Royce O’Neale |
Nikola Jokic | C | Rudy Gobert |
As talked about earlier, Conley received’t play for Utah, whereas Donovan Mitchell stays out with an ankle harm. Even down these two key items, the Jazz have nonetheless received three straight, and have a one recreation cushion atop the West.
Denver’s backcourt has been decimated by harm, with Jamal Murray (knee) out for the season, and Will Barton and Monte Morris each nursing hamstring accidents. The most recent backcourt member to fall is PJ Dozier, who will sit out with a groin challenge.
Knicks vs Suns Projected Beginning Lineups
Elfrid Payton | PG | Chris Paul |
Reggie Bullock | SG | Devin Booker |
RJ Barrett | SF | Mikal Bridges |
Julius Randle | PF | Torrey Craig |
Nerlens Noel | C | Deandre Ayton |
Apart from an ankle harm that’s prone to preserve guard Immanuel Quickley out, New York enters Friday in glorious well being. The identical may be stated for Phoenix, who will solely be lacking Cam Johnson attributable to a wrist harm.
Lakers vs Path Blazers Projected Beginning Lineups
Alex Caruso | PG | Damian Lillard |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | CJ McCollum |
Kyle Kuzma | SF | Norman Powell |
Anthony Davis | PF | Robert Covington |
Andre Drummond | C | Jusuf Nurkic |
The defending champs are hurting. Not solely is LeBron out, however third main scorer Dennis Schroder will miss doubtless the remainder of the common season as a result of league’s well being and security protocols.
Portland in the meantime, must be at close to full energy, as solely Norman Powell (knee) carries any form of tag, however he’s listed as possible.
Spurs vs Kings Projected Beginning Lineups
Dejounte Murray | PG | Delon Wright |
Devin Vassell | SG | Buddy Hield |
DeMar DeRozan | SF | Maurice Harkless |
Keldon Johnson | PF | Marvin Bagley III |
Jakob Poeltl | C | Richaun Holmes |
No new accidents to report for San Antonio, as all of its key gamers will probably be out there in opposition to Sacramento. The Kings nevertheless, are doubtless going to be with out De’Aaron Fox (COVID), and Harrison Barnes (groin), whereas Tyrese Haliburton (knee) is probably going performed for the season.
Chris started his profession at Hockey Evening in Canada over 15 years in the past. He has since labored at TSN for over 12 years as a author, line-up producer, discipline producer, newsroom supervisor for Sportscentre, and presently as a promotions producer.