April 25th NBA Injury News and Projected Lineups – Updates on Harden, Crowder & Hachimura
- Injuries have been more devastating than ever during this congested NBA season
- Sunday’s slate of games features a possible NBA Finals preview between the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns
- Read below for projected lineups and the latest injury news for the NBA schedule on April 25th
There are seven games on the docket for the NBA on April 25th. Among them is an intriguing showdown between two of the NBA’s top teams, the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns.
Several teams are without key players for Sunday’s games, including power forward Jae Crowder of the Suns, shooting guard James Harden of the Nets and power forward Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards.
NBA Injury News – April 25th
- [9am EST]: Crowder (ankle) is out for Sunday’s game against the Nets
- {9am EST]: Harden (hamstring) suffered a setback during Monday’s rehab session and will be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing an MRI, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports
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April 25th NBA Projected Starting Lineups
Celtics vs Hornets Projected Lineups
Kemba Walker | PG | Terry Rozier |
Marcus Smart | SG | Devonte’ Graham |
Jaylen Brown | SF | Cody Martin |
Jayson Tatum | PF | PJ Washington |
Tristan Thompson | C | Miles Bridges |
Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is out for Sunday’s game.
Hornets shooting guards Malik Monk (ankle) and Nate Darling (ankle), small forward Gordon Hayward (foot) and point guard LaMelo Bell (wrist) are all out.
Suns vs Nets Projected Lineups
Chris Paul | PG | Kyrie Irving |
Devin Booker | SG | Kevin Durant |
Cameron Johnson | SF | Joe Harris |
Mikal Bridges | PF | Jeff Green |
Deandre Ayton | C | DeAndre Jordan |
Suns power forwards Jae Crowder (ankle) and Dario Saric (left ankle) are out. Also out are SG Langston Galloway (personal reasons) and SF Abdel Nader (knee).
The injury-riddled Nets will be with SG Harden (hamstring), power forwards Alize Johnson (COVID-19 protocols) and Nicolas Claxton (COVID-19 protocols), PG Chris Chiozza (hand) and PG Spencer Dinwiddie (torn ACL). PF Kevin Durant (thigh) and SG Tyler Johnson (knee) are both listed as probable for Sunday’s game.
Grizzlies vs Trail Blazers Projected Lineups
Ja Morant | PG | Damian Lillard |
Dillon Brooks | SG | CJ McCollum |
Grayson Allen | SF | Norman Powell |
Kyle Anderson | PF | Robert Covington |
Jonas Valanciunas | C | Jusuf Nurkic |
Grizzlies PF Jaren Jackson Jr (left knee injury management) is out. Center Jonas Valanciunas (concussion) is questionable.
Trail Blazers SF Derrick Jones Jr is listed as day-to-day, but is available to play Sunday if needed. SF Keljin Blevins (health and safety protocols) and PF Zach Collins (ankle) are out.
Cavaliers vs Wizards Projected Lineups
Darius Garland | PG | Russell Westbrook |
Cedi Osman | SG | Bradley Beal |
Isaac Okoro | SF | Raul Nieto |
Kevin Love | PF | Isaac Bonga |
Jarrett Allen | C | Alex Len |
The Cavaliers are without SG Dylan Windler (left knee), PG Collin Sexton (concussion) and PF Taurean Prince (ankle). SG Dameyan Dotson (knee) is questionable for Sunday.
Wizards PF Rui Hachimura (kneecap), SF Deni Avdija (right fibular hairline fracture) and center Thomas Bryant (torn ACL) are out.
Bucks vs Hawks Projected Lineups
Dante DeVincenzo | PG | Kevin Huerter |
Jrue Holiday | SG | Bogdan Bogdanovic |
Khris Middleton | SF | Solomon Hill |
Giannis Antetokounmpo | PF | John Collins |
Brook Lopez | C | Clint Capela |
The Bucks report no injuries.
For the Hawks, PG Trae Young (ankle) is expected to miss at least two games. SF Cam Reddish (Achilles) is out two weeks. SF De’Andre Hunter (knee) and SF Tony Snell (ankle) are out. PG Kris Dunn (ankle) is doubtful and center Clint Capela (back) is questionable.
Pacers vs Magic Projected Lineups
Malcolm Brogdon | PG | Cole Anthony |
Caris Levert | SG | Gary Harris |
Edmond Sumner | SF | James Ennis |
Justin Holiday | PF | Chuma Okeke |
Domantas Sabonis | C | Wendell Carter Jr |
Pacers center Goga Bitadze (ankle) is day-to-day. PF Domantas Sabonis (back) has missed the last three games and is questionable. SG Jeremy Lamb (knee), center Myles Turner (foot) and SF TJ Warren (foot) are out.
Magic C Wendell Carter Jr (ankle), SF James Ennis (calf) and SG Terrence Ross (back) are questionable. SF Otto Porter Jr (foot), PG Michael Carter-Williams (ankle), PF Jonathan Isaac (torn ACL) and PG Markelle Fultz (torn ACL) are out.
Kings vs Warriors Projected Lineups
Tyrese Haliburton | PG | Stephen Curry |
Buddy Hield | SG | Mychal Mulder |
Maurice Harkness | SF | Andrew Wiggins |
Harrison Barnes | PF | Draymond Green |
Richaun Holmes | C | Kevon Looney |
The Kings report no injuries.
For the Warriors, SF Kent Bazemore (COVID-19 protocols), PF Eric Paschall (hip), SG Damion Lee (COVID-19 protocols), C James Wiseman (torn meniscus) and SG Klay Thompson (Achilles) are out.