NBA Projected Lineups This Week: November 9 to 15, 2026

Projected starting lineups

• Knicks: PG Jalen Brunson, SG Mikal Bridges, SF Josh Hart, PF OG Anunoby, C K. Towns
• Pacers: PG A. Nembhard, SG Kelly Oubre, SF A. Nesmith, PF Pascal Siakam, C Ivica Zubac

Injuries and doubts

The Knicks have no one listed as a possible absentee, so their projected five looks settled. The Pacers are thinner. T. Haliburton, J. Furphy and B. Sheppard are all out. A. Nesmith is questionable, and he is also in the projected starting five. T. McConnell is listed as probable.

What it means for bettors

With T. Haliburton out, the Pacers' playmaking falls to A. Nembhard, and that can change how usage is shared between Pascal Siakam and Ivica Zubac. Bettors looking at Indiana player props should check how the Nesmith and McConnell situations settle before tip-off. If Nesmith sits, the starting spot and his minutes go to someone else.

New York arrives healthy, so its usual rotation is a safe baseline for Jalen Brunson and K. Towns props. Totals and sides will depend on how much the thin Indiana backcourt can hold up. Check for a late update on Nesmith before locking in anything.

Projected starting lineups

• Bucks: PG B. Burries, SG Tyler Herro, SF Jaime Jaquez, PF Kyle Kuzma, C Myles Turner
• Magic: PG J. Suggs, SG Anthony Black, SF Desmond Bane, PF Franz Wagner, C W. Carter

Injuries and doubts

The Bucks have no one listed as a possible absentee. The Magic have a long list. P. Banchero, J. Isaac, I. Nelson and Noah Penda are all out. J. Suggs, J. Cain and T. da Silva are questionable. Suggs is also in the projected starting five, so the Orlando point guard spot is not secure.

What it means for bettors

Orlando is missing several frontcourt players, including P. Banchero. That puts more scoring and rebounding on Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and W. Carter, which matters for player props in all three categories. If J. Suggs sits, expect Anthony Black or another guard to see more minutes, so check his status before tip-off.

Milwaukee is at full strength on paper. Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma give it frontcourt size, while Tyler Herro is the main perimeter creator. Totals bettors should weigh Orlando's thin rotation against how the Bucks' lineup matches up. The Orlando status updates carry the most weight for sides.

Projected starting lineups

• Cavaliers: PG James Harden, SG D. Mitchell, SF Peyton Watson, PF Jaylon Tyson, C Jarrett Allen
• Heat: PG unclear in our source (it also lists D. Mitchell for Cleveland), SG K. Thompson, SF P. Larsson, PF G. Antetokounmpo, C Bam Adebayo

Injuries and doubts

The Cavaliers are expected to be without S. Merrill, E. Mobley and N. Tomlin, who are all out. For the Heat, G. Antetokounmpo is probable, while K. Thompson and P. Larsson are both questionable. All three are in the projected starting five, so the Miami lineup could change late.

What it means for bettors

E. Mobley being out takes a key defender away from Cleveland's frontcourt, which puts more focus on Jarrett Allen at the rim and could open up interior scoring for Miami. Bettors on Bam Adebayo and G. Antetokounmpo props should note that.

The Heat lineup carries more uncertainty. If Thompson or Larsson sits, wing minutes and shot volume move around, and that affects totals and secondary props. Because our source lists D. Mitchell for both teams, check the final lineup for the Miami point guard spot. Wait for the final injury reports before committing to Miami markets.

Projected starting lineups

• Hawks: PG K. Flemings, SG N. Alexander-Walker, SF Dyson Daniels, PF Jalen Johnson, C O. Okongwu
• Bulls: PG Josh Giddey, SG N. Powell, SF Isaac Okoro, PF Matas Buzelis, C Jalen Smith

Injuries and doubts

For the Hawks, K. Gilbert, M. Gueye and Asa Newell are out. H. Veesaar is listed as OFS (out for season), and K. Flemings is questionable, though he is in the projected five. The Bulls are without Tobe Awaka and C. Wilson, who are both out. N. Powell and D. Swain are questionable, and Powell is also in the projected starting five.

What it means for bettors

Atlanta has several bigs and forwards out, so rebounding and frontcourt depth are worth watching. Jalen Johnson and O. Okongwu are the main bodies up front. Flemings' status shapes the backcourt rotation and could shift minutes for N. Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels.

Chicago's list is smaller, but Powell and Swain are both questionable, and either absence would change the Bulls' rotation. Player props for Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis can move with those decisions. Both teams have questionable starters, so confirm the final lineups before looking at totals or sides.

Projected starting lineups

• Grizzlies: PG Ty Jerome, SG Cedric Coward, SF Jaylen Wells, PF C. Boozer, C I. Stewart
• Pelicans: PG J. Fears, SG D. Murray, SF Herbert Jones, PF Z. Williamson, C K. Matkovic

Injuries and doubts

The Grizzlies are expected to be without Zach Edey, S. Pippen and Q. Post, who are all out. The Pelicans have the longer list. B. Mathurin, B. McGowens, Y. Missi and T. Murphy are all doubtful, and T. Watford is out.

What it means for bettors

Zach Edey's absence leaves Memphis smaller in the middle, with I. Stewart in the projected five. That affects rebounding and rim protection props on both sides.

New Orleans is heavily affected by its doubtful players. If Y. Missi and T. Murphy both sit, K. Matkovic and the starters would have to carry a big share of the frontcourt minutes. That can push up the projected workload and props for Z. Williamson, J. Fears and D. Murray, but it also raises concerns about depth in totals markets. Doubtful players can still be upgraded, so check for late news on Missi and Mathurin.

Projected starting lineups

• Jazz: PG K. George, SG D. Peterson, SF Josh Green, PF Ace Bailey, C Jaxson Hayes
• Rockets: PG Fred VanVleet, SG Amen Thompson, SF Kevin Durant, PF Jabari Smith, C A. Sengun

Injuries and doubts

The Jazz are expected to be without J. Jackson, L. Markkanen and J. Nurkic, who are all out. The Rockets are missing S. Adams, C. Capela and M. Smart, who are also out.

What it means for bettors

Utah loses L. Markkanen and J. Nurkic, so its scoring and size drop sharply, and the projected five leans on K. George, D. Peterson, Ace Bailey and Jaxson Hayes. Those players are likely to see heavy usage, which matters for their props.

Houston's absences hit its big-man depth, since S. Adams and C. Capela are both out. A. Sengun is the lone center in the projected five, so rebounding and foul-trouble situations are worth watching. With Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet and Amen Thompson all projected to start, the starters carry the Rockets' scoring props. Garbage-time minutes can also affect player props in lopsided games, so keep that in mind.

Projected starting lineups

• Warriors: PG B. Podziemski, SG D. Melton, SF Y. Lendeborg, PF Gui Santos, C D. Green
• Spurs: PG D. Fox, SG S. Castle, SF Dylan Harper, PF D. Vassell, C V. Wembanyama

Injuries and doubts

The Warriors have a long injury list. J. Butler, S. Curry, M. Moody, K. Porzingis and B. Williams are all out. C. Bassey is probable. The Spurs have T. Harris and J. Quaintance out, while D. Fox and D. Vassell are questionable. Both are in the projected starting five.

What it means for bettors

Golden State is missing several of its main players, including S. Curry, so the offense runs through B. Podziemski, D. Melton and the rest of the projected five. Expect larger roles for those players, which feeds into points, assists and rebounds props. C. Bassey being probable could add frontcourt depth if he plays.

San Antonio's key questions are D. Fox and D. Vassell. If either sits, backcourt or wing minutes shift toward S. Castle, Dylan Harper or reserves. V. Wembanyama's role in the middle is a constant in the projected lineup. Check both Spurs statuses before pricing sides, totals or props.

Projected starting lineups

• Trail Blazers: PG D. Lillard, SG Sidy Cissoko, SF T. Camara, PF Deni Avdija, C D. Clingan
• Kings: PG Darius Acuff, SG Zach LaVine, SF D. Hunter, PF P. Achiuwa, C D. Sabonis

Injuries and doubts

The Trail Blazers are expected to be without Vit Krejci, Ja Morant, S. Sharpe and C. Youngblood, who are all out. For the Kings, P. Achiuwa is questionable and is in the projected five, B. Simmons is listed as OFS (out for season), and M. Raynaud is out.

What it means for bettors

Portland's guard group is short with four guards out, so D. Lillard and the rest of the projected starters are likely to carry heavy minutes. That matters for assist and scoring props on that side, and for fatigue late in the game.

Sacramento's main question is P. Achiuwa. If he sits, the frontcourt rotation around D. Sabonis shifts, which can affect rebounding props and the starting spot. Zach LaVine and D. Sabonis are the main scoring and playmaking options in the projected five. Look for the final word on Achiuwa before tip-off, since it can change how bettors view sides and totals.

Projected starting lineups

• Thunder: PG S. Gilgeous-Alexander, SG Jared McCain, SF A. Mitchell, PF Aday Mara, C I. Hartenstein
• Clippers: PG D. Garland, SG Kris Dunn, SF Derrick Jones, PF Rui Hachimura, C Brook Lopez

Injuries and doubts

The Thunder are expected to be without C. Holmgren, T. Sorber, C. Wallace and two players listed as J. Williams (one a forward, one a center), who are all out. A. Mitchell is questionable and is in the projected starting five. The Clippers are missing B. Beal, B. Ingram, J. Miller and Y. Niederhauser, who are all out.

What it means for bettors

Oklahoma City has a lot of frontcourt and wing players out, so S. Gilgeous-Alexander's usage is a key factor for props, along with I. Hartenstein and Aday Mara inside. If A. Mitchell sits, his spot and minutes shift within the rotation, so keep an eye on his status.

The Clippers are down several guards and a young big, so D. Garland and Kris Dunn carry the backcourt, with Brook Lopez anchoring the middle. Rebounding and assist props can move with those shorter rotations, and totals can be affected by depth on both sides. Check the final injury report before looking at any market.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.

Projected lineups and injury news are posted on the morning of the game.