NBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 1/28
NBA News, Injuries, and Lineups for the 1/28 slate.
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. Recent News will display the last 10 news items of the day. Scrolling to the bottom allows you to view Looking Ahead, where you’ll see news for the following day.
Key News to Watch
- LeBron James (knee) — Out
- Anthony Davis (wrist) — Out
- Russell Westbrook (knee) — In
- Jimmy Butler (toe) — In
- Donovan Mitchell (concussion) — Out
- Domantas Sabonis (ankle) — In
- Jonas Valanciunas (illness) — Out
- Christian Wood (migraine) — Available
- Kevin Porter Jr. (health protocols) — Out
- D’Angelo Russell (shin) — Out
- Patrick Beverley (ankle) — Out
- Brandon Ingram (ankle) — Out
- Josh Hart (ankle) — Available
- De’Andre Hunter (back) — Available
- Danilo Gallinari (eye) — Available
- Will Barton (illness) — Out
- Kelly Oubre (ankle) — Out
- Nerlens Noel (knee) — In
- Robert Covington (knee) — In
- Avery Bradley (illness) — In
Recent News
Bucks will start Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bobby Portis on Friday. [9:33pm ET]
Ryan Arcidiacono (ankle) listed out Friday. [9:30pm ET]
Knicks will start Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson on Friday. [8:32pm ET]
Suns will start Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Bismack Biyombo on Friday. [8:31pm ET]
Nerlens Noel (knee) will play Friday. [8:31pm ET]
Rodney Hood (Achilles) listed out Friday. [8:30pm ET]
Wesley Matthews (knee) listed available to play Friday. [8:30pm ET]
Spurs will start Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, Doug McDermott, and Jakob Poeltl on Friday. [8:27pm ET]
Wolves and Jaylen Nowell, Anthony Edwards, Jalen McDaniels, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday. [8:19pm ET]
Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) will start Friday. [8:19pm ET]
Jaylen Nowell (back) will start Friday. [8:19pm ET]
Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Terance Mann, Josh Giddey, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl on Friday. [8:01pm ET]
Bulls will start Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Javonte Green, and Nikola Vucevic on Friday. [8:00pm ET]
Jazz will start Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale, and Hassan Whiteside on Friday. [7:52pm ET]
Grizzlies will start Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Ziaire Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Steven Adams on Friday. [7:52pm ET]
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, Nicolas Batum, and Ivica Zubac on Friday. [7:40pm ET]
Nuggets will start Monte Morris, Austin Rivers, Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, and Nikola Jokic on Friday. [7:35pm ET]
CJ Elleby (hamstring) ruled out Friday. [7:34pm ET]
Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle, knee) available to play Friday. [7:34pm ET]
Detroit Pistons
Pistons will start Cade Cunningham, Cory Joseph, Hamidou Diallo, Saddiq Bey, and Isaiah Stewart on Friday.
- Josh Jackson (back) — In
- Kelly Olynyk (health protocols) — Out
- Isaiah Livers (foot) — Out
- Jerami Grant (conditioning) — Out
Orlando Magic
Magic will start Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., and Mo Bamba on Friday.
- E’Twaun Moore (knee) — Out
- RJ Hampton (knee) — Injured
- Michael Carter-Williams (ankle) — Injured
- Markelle Fultz (ACL) — Injured
- Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured
Boston Celtics
Celtics will start Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Robert Williams on Friday.
- Bol Bol (foot) — Injured
- PJ Dozier (ACL) — Injured
Atlanta Hawks
Hawks will start Trae Young, Kevin Huerter, De’Andre Hunter, John Collins, and Clint Capela on Friday.
- De’Andre Hunter (back) — Available
- Danilo Gallinari (eye) — Available
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers will start Russell Westbrook, Avery Bradley, Wayne Ellington, Stanley Johnson, and DeAndre Jordan on Friday.
- LeBron James (knee) — Out
- Anthony Davis (wrist) — Out
- Russell Westbrook (knee) — In
- Avery Bradley (illness) — In
- Malik Monk (groin) — Out
- Kendrick Nunn (knee) — Injured
Charlotte Hornets
Hornets will start LaMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, Cody Martin, Miles Bridges, and Mason Plumlee on Friday.
- Kelly Oubre (ankle) — Out
- Gordon Hayward (health protocols) — Out
- Jalen McDaniels (ankle) — Out
Denver Nuggets
Nuggets will start Monte Morris, Austin Rivers, Aaron Gordon, Jeff Green, and Nikola Jokic on Friday.
- Will Barton (illness) — Out
- Michael Porter Jr. (back) — Injured
- Vlatko Cancar (foot) — Injured
- Jamal Murray (ACL) — Injured
New Orleans Pelicans
Pelicans will start Devonte’ Graham, Josh Hart, Garrett Temple, Herbert Jones, and Willy Hernangomez on Friday.
- Jonas Valanciunas (illness) — Out
- Brandon Ingram (ankle) — Out
- Josh Hart (ankle) — Available
- Devonte’ Graham (ankle) — Available
- Kira Lewis (ACL, MCL) — Injured
- Zion Williamson (foot) — Injured
Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers will start Reggie Jackson, Amir Coffey, Terance Mann, Nicolas Batum, and Ivica Zubac on Friday.
- Marcus Morris (personal) — Out
- Paul George (elbow) — Injured
- Kawhi Leonard (ACL) — Injured
Miami Heat
Heat will start Jimmy Butler, Gabe Vincent, Duncan Robinson, PJ Tucker, and Bam Adebayo on Friday.
- Jimmy Butler (toe) — In
- Kyle Lowry (personal) — Out
- KZ Okpala (wrist) — Out
- Markieff Morris (conditioning) — Out
- Victor Oladipo (quad) — Injured
Portland Trail Blazers
Blazers will start Anfernee Simons, CJ McCollum, Norman Powell, Robert Covington, and Jusuf Nurkic on Friday.
- Robert Covington (knee) — In
- CJ Elleby (hamstring) — Out
- Dennis Smith Jr. (ankle, knee) — Available
- Nassir Little (shoulder) — Injured
- Cody Zeller (knee) — Injured
- Larry Nance Jr. (knee) — Injured
- Damian Lillard (abdominal) — Injured
Houston Rockets
Rockets will start Jalen Green, Eric Gordon, Garrison Mathews, Jae’Sean Tate, and Christian Wood on Friday.
- Christian Wood (migraine) — Available
- Kevin Porter Jr. (health protocols) — Out
- Josh Christopher (thigh) — Available
- Usman Garuba (wrist) — Injured
- John Wall (NWT) — Out
Utah Jazz
Jazz will start Mike Conley, Joe Ingles, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale, and Hassan Whiteside on Friday.
- Donovan Mitchell (concussion) — Out
- Trent Forrest (ankle) — Available
- Rudy Gobert (calf) — Out
Memphis Grizzlies
Grizzlies will start Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Ziaire Williams, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Steven Adams on Friday.
- Kyle Anderson (health protocols) — Out
- Tyus Jones (health protocols) — Out
- Dillon Brooks (ankle) — Injured
Indiana Pacers
Pacers will start Caris Levert, Chris Duarte, Justin Holiday, Torrey Craig, and Domantas Sabonis on Friday.
- Domantas Sabonis (ankle) — In
- Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) — Injured
- Myles Turner (foot) — Injured
- TJ McConnell (hand) — Injured
- TJ Warren (foot) — Injured
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Terance Mann, Josh Giddey, and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl on Friday.
- Derrick Favors (back) — Out
Chicago Bulls
Bulls will start Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Javonte Green, and Nikola Vucevic on Friday.
- Derrick Jones Jr. (finger) — Injured
- Alex Caruso (wrist) — Injured
- Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured
- Patrick Williams (wrist) — Injured
San Antonio Spurs
Spurs will start Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, Keldon Johnson, Doug McDermott, and Jakob Poeltl on Friday.
- Keita Bates-Diop (health protocols) — Out
- Zach Collins (conditioning) — Out
Minnesota Timberwolves
Wolves will start Jaylen Nowell, Anthony Edwards, Jalen McDaniels, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Karl-Anthony Towns on Friday.
- D’Angelo Russell (shin) — Out
- Patrick Beverley (ankle) — Out
- Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) — In
- Jaylen Nowell (back) — In
Phoenix Suns
Suns will start Chris Paul, Devin Booker, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Bismack Biyombo on Friday.
- Deandre Ayton (ankle) — Out
- Jae Crowder (wrist) — Out
- JaVale McGee (knee) — Out
- Cam Payne (wrist) — Injured
- Abdel Nader (knee) — Injured
- Frank Kaminsky (knee) — Injured
- Dario Saric (ACL) — Injured
New York Knicks
Knicks will start Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle, and Mitchell Robinson on Friday.
- Nerlens Noel (knee) — In
- Ryan Arcidiacono (ankle) — Out
- Derrick Rose (ankle) — Injured
Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks will start Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bobby Portis on Friday.
- Wes Matthews (knee) — Available
- Rodney Hood (Achilles) — Out
- Grayson Allen (suspension) — Available
- Brook Lopez (back) — Injured
Looking Ahead
Nemanja Bjelica (back) listed questionable for 1/29.
Paul Millsap (personal) ruled out for 1/29.
Day’Ron Sharpe (illness) not on injury report for 1/29.
Nic Claxton (injury management) not on injury report for 1/29.
Chimezie Metu (knee) questionable for 1/29.
Seth Curry (ankle) questionable for 1/29.
De’Aaron Fox (ankle) questionable for 1/29.
Fred VanVleet (knee) questionable for 1/29.
Sterling Brown (foot) ruled out for 1/29.
James Harden (hamstring) will play 1/29.
