NBA Injury News & Starting Lineups (April 28): Kawhi Leonard Out, Luka Doncic Questionable for Game 4

NBA Injury News & Starting Lineups (April 28): Kawhi Leonard Out, Luka Doncic Questionable for Game 4 article feature image
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Harry How/Getty Images. Pictured: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks guards Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers.

Below are the projected starting lineups for each team playing on Sunday's NBA slate, along with notable injury news for each squad. 

NBA Injury News

2:30 p.m. ET Update: Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Game 4 against the Mavericks.


12:30 p.m. ET Update: Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out.


Mitchell Robinson is officially listed as questionable for Sunday. He has been huge off the bench for the Knicks, but he re-injured his ankle in Game 3 against the 76ers. Robinson was reportedly in a walking boot leaving the arena on Thursday, but is warming up with the intention to play, according to the latest intel from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Joel Embiid is listed as questionable for Game 3 as he continues to ramp back up after returning from his knee injury earlier this month. Embiid has also dealt with Bell's Palsy at times in this series, though that has not impacted his availability.

Kawhi Leonard is questionable to play Sunday against the Mavericks as he continues to manage his knee. Leonard was capped at 25 minutes for Game 3, but told reporters that was the only way he could ensure he would see the floor at all in the game. Leonard said his knee “Just didn’t respond the way we wanted after the first game," but he does expect to play.

Luka Doncic is questionable with knee soreness ahead of Game 4. Doncic actually checked out of Game 3 briefly and appeared to be favoring hiss knee, but he managed to finish the game. Tim Hardaway, who missed Game 3 with an ankle sprain is doubtful for Game 4.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have officially been ruled out for Sunday's Game 4 matchup against the Pacers. Lillard is dealing with Achilles soreness and Antetokounmpo has yet to return from his calf injury.

Projected Starting Lineups

Knicks vs. 76ers (1 p.m. ET)

Knicks Projected Lineup

PG – Jalen Brunson
SG – Donte DiVincenzo
SF – Josh Hart
PF – OG Anunoby
C – Isaiah Hartenstein

Injury news: Mitchell Robinson (Ankle) is Out

76ers Projected Lineup

PG – Tyrese Maxey
SG – Kyle Lowry
SF – Kelly Oubre
PF – Tobias Harris
C – Joel Embiid

Injury news: Joel Embiid (Knee) is Available

Clippers vs. Mavericks (3:30 p.m. ET)

Clippers Projected Lineup

PG – James Harden
SG – Terance Mann
SF – Paul George
PF – Kawhi Leonard
C – Ivica Zubac

Injury news: Kawhi Leonard (Knee) is Out

Mavericks Projected Lineup

PG – Luka Doncic
SG – Kyrie Irving
SF – Derrick Jones Jr.
PF – PJ Washington
C – Daniel Gafford

Injury news: Luka Doncic (Knee) is Questionable, Tim Hardaway Jr. (Ankle) is Doubtful

Bucks vs. Pacers (7 p.m. ET)

Bucks Projected Lineup

PG – Patrick Beverley
SG – Malik Beasley
SF – Khris Middleton
PF – Bobby Portis
C – Brook Lopez

Injury news: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Calf) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) are out

Pacers Projected Lineup

PG – Tyrese Haliburton
SG – Andrew Nembhard
SF – Aaron Nesmith
PF – Pascal Siakam
C – Myles Turner

Injury news: Nothing new

Timberwolves vs. Suns (9:30 p.m. ET)

Timberwolves Projected Lineup

PG – Mike Conley
SG – Anthony Edwards
SF – Jaden McDaniels
PF – Karl-Anthony Towns
C – Rudy Gobert

Injury news: Kyle Anderson (Hip) is Questionable

Suns Projected Lineup

PG – Devin Booker
SG – Bradley Beal
SF – Grayson Allen
PF – Kevin Durant
C – Jusuf Nurkic

Injury news: Grayson Allen (Ankle) is Questionable

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