Each day, this column will provide live updates for all NBA news. Enjoy up-to-the-minute alerts for injuries and lineup confirmations. The Key News to Watch section will highlight notable injuries to monitor for the current NBA slate.
Key NBA News to Watch
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Jusuf Nurkic (adductor) — TBD
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Tyler Herro (ankle) — Questionable
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Jeremy Grant (ankle) — TBD
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PJ Tucker (hip) —Questionable
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Larry Nance Jr. (knee) — TBD
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Dallas Mavericks News
Projected Lineup: Luka Doncic, Spencer Dinwiddie, Reggie Bullock, Dorian Finney-Smith, Dwight Powell
Maxi Kleber played 33 minutes and Josh Green 25 in the first game without Wood on Wednesday. Doncic (41.6%) and Dinwiddie (31.2%) took on greater usage as well.
Washington Wizards News
Projected Lineup: Monte Morris, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis
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Taj Gibson (neck) — Questionable
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Bradley Beal (health protocols) — Out
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Delon Wright (hamstring) — Injured
Two-way player Jordan Goodwin has been the unlikely biggest beneficiary of Beal’s two-game absence. He re-entered the rotation to post a 29.4% assist rate and 87.4% true shooting rate on 14.4% usage in 23.7 minutes per game.
Philadelphia 76ers News
Projected Lineup: Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, Tobias Harris, PJ Tucker, Joel Embiid
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Daniel House (illness) — Not on injury report
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PJ Tucker (hip) —Questionable
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James Harden (foot) — Injured
Embiid posted a 31.3% assist rate in his first game without Harden on Monday. He led the 76ers with a 26.1% assist rate before Harden’s acquisition last year as well.
Atlanta Hawks News
Projected Lineup: Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, Clint Capela
Charlotte Hornets News
Projected Lineup: Dennis Smith Jr., Terry Rozier, Kelly Oubre, PJ Washington, Mason Plumlee
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Cody Martin (quad) — Out
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Gordon Hayward (shoulder) — Out
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LaMelo Ball (ankle) — Out
Miami Heat News
Projected Lineup: Kyle Lowry, Tyler Herro, Jimmy Butler, Caleb Martin, Bam Adebayo
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Tyler Herro (ankle) — Questionable
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Caleb Martin (quad) — Questionable
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Victor Oladipo (knee) — Out
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Omar Yurtseven (ankle) — Out
Coach Spoelstra likely maintains the eight-man rotation that has allowed Max Strus, Gabe Vincent, and Duncan Robinson to receive more time if Herro or Martin are ruled out.
Portland Trail Blazers News
Projected Lineup: Damian Lillard, Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Jeremy Grant, Jusuf Nurkic
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Jusuf Nurkic (adductor) — TBD
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Jeremy Grant (ankle) — TBD
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Gary Payton II (core) — Injured
Drew Eubanks started at center and played 22 minutes while Trendon Watford played the remaining 26 with Nurkic out Wednesday. Grant’s absence provided Justise Winslow with a power forward start, although most of his minutes went to Jabari Walker and Shaedon Sharpe.
New Orleans Pelicans News
Projected Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
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Larry Nance Jr. (knee) — TBD
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Garrett Temple (personal) — TBD
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Kira Lewis (ACL) — Injured
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