NBA News & Fantasy Basketball Notes 1/9

Jan 9th 2023Jay Persson

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

  • Ja Morant (thigh) — Out

  • LeBron James (ankle) — Out

  • Russell Westbrook (foot) — Available

  • Keldon Johnson (hamstring) — Out

  • Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) — Available

  • Steven Adams (illness) — Available

  • Marcus Smart (knee) — Out

  • RJ Barrett (finger) — Out

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New Orleans Pelicans News

Confirmed Lineup: CJ McCollum, Herb Jones, Naji Marshall, Trey Murphy, Jonas Valanciunas

  • CJ McCollum (rest) — Active

  • Larry Nance Jr. (shoulder) — Available

  • Zion Williamson (hamstring) — Injured

  • Brandon Ingram (toe) — Injured

Washington Wizards News

Confirmed Lineup: Monte Morris, Corey Kispert, Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Daniel Gafford

  • Bradley Beal (hamstring) — Injured

Chicago Bulls News

Confirmed Lineup: Ayo Dosunmu, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams, Nikola Vucevic

  • Alex Caruso (ankle) — Available

  • Javonte Green (knee) — Injured

  • Tony Bradley (health protocols) — Out

  • Lonzo Ball (knee) — Injured

Boston Celtics News

Confirmed Lineup: Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Robert Williams

  • Marcus Smart (knee) — Out

  • Danilo Gallinari (ACL) — Injured

Milwaukee Bucks News

Confirmed Lineup: Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez

  • Khris Middleton (knee) — Out

  • Serge Ibaka (personal) — Out

New York Knicks News

Confirmed Lineup: Jalen Brunson, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson

  • RJ Barrett (finger) — Out

San Antonio Spurs News

Confirmed Lineup: Tre Jones, Romeo Langford, Keita Bates-Diop, Jeremy Sochan, Jakob Poeltl

  • Keldon Johnson (hamstring) — Out

  • Jakob Poeltl (Achilles) — Available

  • Josh Richardson (illness) — Available

  • Devin Vassell (knee) — Injured

Memphis Grizzlies News

Confirmed Lineup: Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Jaren Jackson Jr., Steven Adams

  • Ja Morant (thigh) — Out

  • Steven Adams (illness) — Available

  • Brandon Clarke (hip) — Injured

  • Jake LaRavia (ankle) — Available

  • Danny Green (ACL) — Injured

Los Angeles Lakers News

Confirmed Lineup: Dennis Schroder, Patrick Beverley, Max Christie, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Thomas Bryant

  • LeBron James (ankle) — Out

  • Russell Westbrook (foot) — Available

  • Troy Brown Jr. (quad) — Out

  • Austin Reaves (hamstring) — Injured

  • Lonnie Walker (knee) — Injured

  • Anthony Davis (foot) — Injured

Denver Nuggets News

Confirmed Lineup: Jamal Murray, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic

  • Peyton Watson (adductor) — Injured

  • Jeff Green (hand, finger) — Injured

Orlando Magic News

Confirmed Lineup: Markelle Fultz, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, Wendell Carter Jr.

  • Bol Bol (health protocols) — Out

  • Chuma Okeke (knee) — Injured

  • Jonathan Isaac (ACL) — Injured

Sacramento Kings News

Confirmed Lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes, Keegan Murray, Domantas Sabonis

  • Malik Monk (leg) — In