April 13th NBA Injury News and Projected Lineups
- Injuries have been more destructive than ever during this congested NBA season
- Tuesday’s schedule features some of the league’s biggest stars with Chris Paul, Damian Lillard and others in action
- Read below for projected lineups and the latest injury news for the NBA schedule on April 13th
There are six games on the NBA schedule for April 13th. Among them, the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers matchup in what could be a significant game for both conferences.
The Heat and Suns also go head-to-head with Miami looking to make a late run for a top four seed in the Eastern Conference.
Several teams are without key players for Tuesday’s games, joining Anthony Davis and Victor Oladipo – who are still out long-term.
NBA Injury News – April 13th
- [April 12th, 7pm EST:] Kawhi Leonard (sore right foot) is out for the Clippers vs Indiana
- [April 12th, 6pm EST]: Fred VanVleet (hip) will not suit up vs Hawks. Trae Young is questionable for Atlanta
April 13th NBA Projected Starting Lineups
Hawks vs Raptors Projected Lineups
Brandon Goodwin | PG | Kyle Lowry |
Kevin Huerter | SG | DeAndre Bembry |
Bogdan Bogdanovic | SF | Gary Trent Jr |
Solomon Hill | PF | Pascal Siakam |
Clint Capela | C | Chris Boucher |
Hunter and Collins would both be in Atlanta’s first-choice starting five alongside Young and Capela. Toronto remains without star combo guard Fred VanVleet. Kyle Lowry returned from injury last time out.
Clippers vs Pacers Projected Lineups
Reggie Jackson | PG | Malcolm Brogdon |
Luke Kennard | SG | Caris LeVert |
Paul George | SF | Edmond Sumner |
Marcus Morris | PF | Justin Holiday |
Ivica Zubac | C | Domantas Sabonis |
A sprained ankle has kept Myles Turner out of three straight for the Pacers, and he’s expected to miss out again here. Domantas Sabonis will stick at center. Bubble sensation T.J. Warren is out for the year.
Lakers vs Hornets Projected Lineups
Dennis Schroder | PG | Devonte’ Graham |
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | SG | Terry Rozier |
Kyle Kuzma | SF | Jalen McDaniels |
Markieff Morris | PF | Miles Bridges |
Andre Drummond | C | P.J. Washington |
The Lakers have Andre Drummond back from an unpleasant toe injury, but they are still waiting for news on Anthony Davis (Achilles) and LeBron James (ankle).
Thunder vs Jazz Projected Lineups
Theo Maledon | PG | Mike Conley |
Luguentz Dort | SG | Donovan Mitchell |
Kenrich Williams | SF | Royce O’Neale |
Darius Bazley | PF | Bojan Bogdanovic |
Moses Brown | C | Rudy Gobert |
Mike Conley sat out Utah’s Monday loss to Washington for injury management, and should return here. Sixth Man of the Year frontrunner Jordan Clarkson is unlikely to play because of an ankle issue.
Celtics vs Trail Blazers Projected Lineups
Kemba Walker | PG | Damian Lillard |
Marcus Smart | SG | CJ McCollum |
Jaylen Brown | SF | Norm Powell |
Jayson Tatum | PF | Robert Covington |
Robert Williams | C | Jusuf Nurkic |
Heat vs Suns Projected Lineups
Kendrick Nunn | PG | Chris Paul |
Duncan Robinson | SG | Devin Booker |
Jimmy Butler | SF | Mikal Bridges |
Trevor Ariza | PF | Jae Crowder |
Bam Adebayo | C | Deandre Ayton |