Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Apr 7, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Charlotte Hornets at Boston Celtics, 7 April 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Charlotte Hornets | Position | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|---|
Sion James 22.6 mpg · 5.2 pts  | PG |  Derrick White 34.2 mpg · 12.8 pts |
Coby White 19.6 mpg · 5.5 pts  | SG |  Payton Pritchard 32.4 mpg · 13.0 pts |
Brandon Miller 30.3 mpg · 22.0 pts  | SF |  Jordan Walsh 17.5 mpg · 4.3 pts |
Moussa Diabate 25.9 mpg · 8.9 pts  | PF |  Sam Hauser 24.7 mpg · 7.6 pts |
Ryan Kalkbrenner 21.5 mpg · 4.6 pts  | C |  Neemias Queta 25.5 mpg · 9.8 pts |
Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →
Depth chart
Quick answers2 questions
What are the Charlotte Hornets vs Boston Celtics starting lineups?
For 7 April 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are expected to start Brandon Miller, Moussa Diabate, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James and Coby White. The Boston Celtics are expected to start Neemias Queta, Sam Hauser, Derrick White, Payton Pritchard and Jordan Walsh. Ruled out from the usual starters: Kon Knueppel (Out).
Who is out for Hornets vs Celtics?
For 7 April 2026, the Charlotte Hornets are without 2 players: Kon Knueppel (Out) and Grant Williams (Out), and the Boston Celtics are without 2 players: Devin Carter (Out) and Jayson Tatum (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.