Tuesday’s Projected NBA Starting Lineups and Injury News

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  • See projected NBA starting lineups and injury news for Tuesday's eight-game slate, including how the Minnesota Timberwolves will look without Derrick Rose and Robert Covington.
  • For news and lineup updates in real time, visit the FantasyLabs link below.

Below are the projected starting lineups for each NBA team for Tuesday's eight-game slate, along with notable news for each squad. For real-time updates to these lineups, check out the FantasyLabs matchups page.

Last updated 6 p.m. ET.

Projected NBA Starting Lineups for Tuesday, Jan. 8

Injury News

    • Atlanta Hawks: Kevin Huerter (calf) is questionable. Dewayne Dedmon (ankle) will play. Miles Plumlee (knee), Taurean Prince (ankle) and Kent Bazemore (ankle) remain out.
    • Charlotte Hornets: Jeremy Lamb (hamstring) said he'll play.
    • Cleveland Cavaliers: Rodney Hood (Achilles) is out. Ante Zizic (knee) and Matthew Dellavedova (foot) will play.
    • Denver Nuggets: Gary Harris (hamstring) is questionable.
    • Golden State Warriors: Shaun Livingston (knee) is out.
    • Indiana Pacers: Myles Turner (shoulder) is out. Darren Collison (leg) and Cory Joseph (thigh) are game-time decisions.
    • Los Angeles Clippers: Nothing new.
    • Miami Heat: Nothing new.
    • Minnesota Timberwolves: Derrick Rose (ankle) and Robert Covington (knee) are out.
    • New York Knicks: Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Frank Ntilikina (ankle) remain out.
    • Oklahoma City Thunder: Alex Abrines (personal) without timetable to return. Dennis Schroder (quad) is questionable.
    • Philadelphia 76ers: J.J. Redick (back) is out.
    • Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker (back) is doubtful.
    • Sacramento Kings: Marvin Bagley (rest) and Iman Shumpert (finger) are out.
    • Toronto Raptors: Danny Green (rest) is out. CJ Miles (hip) is doubtful.
    • Washington Wizards: Markieff Morris (neck) is out six weeks.


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