April 15th NBA Injury Report and Projected Starting Lineups

• Four NBA games are scheduled on April 15th featuring the Bucks, Warriors and Celtics
• The Lakers are still without star pair Anthony Davis and LeBron James for a matchup with Boston
• Read below for projected lineups and the latest injury news for the NBA schedule on April 15th

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Thursday is a quiet NBA night with only four games. It’s not an evening short of intrigue, however, with major playoff implications across the schedule. The Milwaukee Bucks are favored over the Atlanta Hawks, who are looking to consolidate a top four seed in the Eastern Conference. On the second night of a back-to-back, the Golden State Warriors are hoping to build on a three-game winning streak as they face the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Finally getting it together, the Celtics take confidence into their matchup with the Lakers. The reigning champions have fought hard without their stars, but they are at threat of dropping into the play-in.

On an eight-game losing streak, the Sacramento Kings will be hoping to turn it round against the Phoenix Suns.

NBA Injury News – April 15th

• [April 14th, 5pm EST] Trae Young (left calf contusion) is questionable for the Hawks vs Milwaukee
• [April 14th, 11:30pm EST] Kyle Kuzma (calf), Dennis Schroder (pelvis) and Andre Drummond (toe) are probable to face the Celtics

April 15th NBA Projected Starting Lineups

Bucks vs Hawks Projected Starting Lineup

Giannis Antetokounmpo was upgraded to questionable before Milwaukee’s game with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The reigning MVP ultimately sat out, and it’s unclear if he’ll return here. P.J. Tucker came back from injury against the T-Wolves and will come off the bench on Thursday.

Danilo Gallinari (foot) and Trae Young (calf) are questionable for Atlanta. John Collins, Kris Dunn, De’Andre Hunter, Cam Reddish and Tony Snell remain out. There will once again be minutes for Brandon Goodwin, though he will drop to the bench if Young returns. Nathan Knight and Onyeka Okongwu should get some time, too.

Warriors vs Cavaliers Projected Starting Lineup

Golden State is without second overall pick James Wiseman (knee). The rookie is set for surgery on Thursday and could miss the remainder of the campaign. Kelly Oubre (wrist) sat out the blowout win over the Thunder on Wednesday, and it seems unlikely he will play. Eric Paschall (hip) isn’t ready to return. Klay Thompson, of course, is out for the season.

Collin Sexton (groin) and Damyean Dotson (knee) are listed as day-to-day for the Cavs. Both missed out Wednesday’s win over Charlotte, meaning Dean Wade could be in line for another start at the three.

Kings vs Suns Projected Starting Lineup

Marvin Bagley (hand) remains out for the Kings. Their frontcourt has been depleted further with the hamstring strain suffered by center Richaun Holmes. Damian Jones got the start on Wednesday, and despite playing just 16 minutes, he will probably start ahead of Hassan Whiteside for this game with Phoenix.

Abdel Nader (knee) is the only absentee for Monty Williams’ Suns.

Celtics vs Lakers Projected Starting Lineup

In a season disrupted by players missing time, Brad Stevens has close to a full-strength roster. Evan Fournier (health and safety protocols) is the only uncertainty ahead of Thursday’s game with the Lakers.

It’s a different story for the reigning champions. LeBron James (ankle), Jared Dudley (MCL) and Anthony Davis (Achilles) are all unavailable for Frank Vogel. Markieff Morris (ankle) is questionable.

Andre Drummond (toe), Marc Gasol (hamstring), Dennis Schroder (pelvis), Kyle Kuzma (calf) and Wes Matthews (Achilles) are probable. Talen Horton-Tucker got the start with Morris unavailable against the Hornets, but the second-year guard will likely come off the bench if Morris is fit to play.