#starting-lineup

#starting-lineup

Ahead of kickoff, Barça manager Hansi Flick has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Diego Simeone's men. The big news is that Frenkie de Jong is back in the starting lineup after not featuring against Mallorca due to some discomfort. The Netherlands international partners with Marc Casado in midfield, with Marc Bernal being left out by the manager.

As a result, head coach Erik Spoelstra will deploy a starting lineup consisting of Davion Mitchell, Tyler Herro, Pelle Larsson, Andrew Wiggins and Bam Adebayo. That lineup is a minus-1 across 34 possessions, according to PBP Stats. However, the Mitchell-Larsson-Wiggins-Adebayo quartet owns a plus-10.3 NET in 283 possessions, sporting a 126.9 offensive rating, according to PBP Stats.

As per the report, Barcelona midfield superstar Pedri will not be a part of the starting lineup to face Espanyol today. The 23-year-old midfielder had missed the Catalans' last game of 2025 against Villarreal due to mild discomfort. However, he has recovered completely from the issue and trained throughout the week and was named in the squad list, along with Dani Olmo.

SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will return to the starting lineup Saturday night against the Utah Jazz, but point guard De'Aaron Fox will miss the game after experiencing tightness in his left adductor. Wembanyama has come off the bench in seven straight games since returning from a strained left calf that kept him out for 12 games.

Cam Whitmore entered the league with high upside and was viewed as a player who could develop into a legit star in the right situation. The wing began his career a stop with the Houston Rockets, where he was met with impatience from a team ready to contend sooner rather than later. Whitmore's bizarre start to his career led him to Washington, where the Maryland native received the opportunity to suit up for his home team.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to avoid being swept by the Philadelphia Phillies in Wednesday's series finale at Dodger Stadium.