April 22nd NBA Injury Report and Projected Starting Lineups – Updates on Davis, Antetokounmpo, LaVine & Brown

• Injuries have been more devastating than ever during this congested NBA season
• Thursday’s slate of games features a potential Eastern Conference final preview between the Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers
• Read below for projected lineups and the latest injury news for the NBA schedule on April 22nd

There are six games on the NBA schedule for April 22nd. Among them is an Eastern Conference clash that sees the Philadelphia 76ers traveling to Milwaukee to face the Bucks.

Several teams are without key players for Thursday’s games, including LeBron James of the Lakers, Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls and LaMelo Ball and Malik Monk of the Charlotte Hornets.

However, Lakers forward Anthony Davis (calf) is slated to return to the court for Thursday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said that Davis, who hasn’t played since February 14th, will be limited to 15 minutes per game for his first few games back in action.

NBA Injury News – April 22nd

• [8am EST:] James (ankle) is believed to be weeks away from a return to the court, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports
• {8am EST}: Milwaukee PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (leg cramp) left Monday’s game against the Suns, but is expected to play Thursday against the 76ers

April 22nd NBA Projected Starting Lineups

Lakers vs Mavericks Projected Lineups

Small forwards James (ankle) and Jared Dudley (knee) are out for the Lakers. PG Dennis Schroder (foot), C Andre Drummond (toe), C Marc Gasol (finger) and PF Markieff Morris (ankle) are all listed as probable.

Point guard Tyrell Terry (personal) is out for the Mavericks. PF Maxi Kleber (bruised lower back) is listed as day-to-day.

Pistons vs Spurs Projected Lineups

Pistons shooting guard Rodney McGruder (elbow) and PG Dennis Smith Jr (knee) are out.

Spurs PF Trey Lyles (sprained right ankle) remains out indefinitely.

Hornets vs Bulls Projected Lineups

Hornets SG Monk (ankle) and Nate Darling (ankle) are out. PG LaMelo Ball (wrist) has been cleared to return to light basketball activity, but remains out. SF Gordon Hayward (foot) is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks.

Bulls SG LaVine is expected to miss several games after entering the NBA’s health and safety protocols. SG Dylan Windler underwent surgery Tuesday to correct patella tendinopathy in his left knee and is out.

Suns vs Celtics Projected Lineups

Suns PF Jae Crowder suffered a right ankle sprain Wednesday against the 76ers and is listed as day-to-day. SF Abdel Nader (knee) is out.

Celtics SF Jayson Tatam (ankle) is listed as questionable. SG Jaylen Brown (shoulder bursitis) is doubtful. PG Kemba Walker (illness ) is listed as day-to-day, but is expected to play. Center Robert Williams (knee) and SG Evan Fournier (COVID-19 protocols) are out.

76ers vs Bucks Projected Lineups

Sixers PF Tobias Harris (right knee soreness) is listed as questionable. PG Ben Simmons (illness) and SG Seth Curry (left hip flexor) are listed as day-to-day.

Bucks PF Giannis Antetokounmpo (leg cramp) is expected to play.

Pelicans vs Magic Projected Lineups

Pelicans PF James Johnson (groin) is doubtful. Shooting guards Nickell Alexander-Walker (left ankle sprain) and Josh Hart (thumb) are out.

Magic SG Terrance Ross (back) and SF James Ennis III (calf) are questionable. SF Otto Porter Jr (foot), PG Michael Carter-Williams (foot), PF Jonathan Isaac (torn ACL) and PG Markelle Fultz (torn ACL) are out.