Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan.22 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The struggling Golden State Warriors will limp into the Golden 1 Center to play the Sacramento Kings in what is anticipated to be a thrilling clash between the crosstown rivals. The two teams met earlier this year at the Chase Center, with the Kings coming out 129-99 winners on the night as seven players scored in double-digits, including a team-high 26 from Malik Monk.

The Warriors have been on a steep downward curve recently. With a 21-21 record in stacked West, the 11th-placed Dubs are now closer to the bottom of the standings than the top they once were.

Golden State enters the game following a humiliating 85-125 home loss to the Boston Celtics, the reigning champions. The 40-point blowout at the Chase Center was their worst home loss since 1985.

Social media has been abuzz with Dubs fans who are disappointed in the results and have grown weary of Steve Kerr’s conservative tactics. Many have labeled the Warriors coach as having formed an underdog mentality within the team and that the current roster is not good enough to compete this season. However, a Wednesday night victory would be the perfect response to the frustrated fans, as the Sacramento Kings have been unbeaten against their rivals in the last three outings.

Meanwhile, the Kings are undergoing a remarkable renaissance under interim coach Doug Christie. After losing his debut game against the Lakers, Christie went on a seven-game winning streak, exceeding the expectations of many. The team now has a 9-11 record.

The only other loss during this stretch was on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks. He will seek to maintain the momentum for the remainder of the campaign.

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Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan.22

Golden State Warriors Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

The defensive options of the Golden State Warriors are further limited by the absence of Draymond Green, who is expected to miss out the next three games after suffering a calf injury.

Kyle Anderson (hip), Brandin Podziemski (abdomen), and Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) are the other names ruled out for this game.

The starting unit for this game will most likely remain unchanged with Trayce Jackson-Davis, Andrew Wiggins, Stephen Curry, Dennis Schroder, and Gary Payton II suiting up.

Point Guards	Steph Curry	Gary Payton II	Pat Spencer
Shooting Guards	Buddy Hield	Gui Santons	Lindy Waters III
Small Forwards	Andrew Wiggins	Kyle Anderson*	Moses Moody
Power Forwards	Dennis Schroder	Draymond Green*	Jonathan Kuminga*
Centers	Trayce Jackson-Davis	Kevon Looney	Quinten Post

Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Conversely, the Sacramento Kings have reported a clean bill of health ahead of this game. The headline news is that rookie Devin Carter is off the injury report.

The 22-year-old all-rounder has enjoyed an outstanding season since his league debut against Memphis on Jan. 3. He is averaging 4.9 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in his seven games.

However, Doug Christie won't likely give him playing time anytime soon. He will most likely go with the usual starting line of Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray, De'Aaron Fox, and Malik Monk.

Point Guards	De'Aaron Fox	Jordan McLaughlin
Shooting Guards	Malik Monk	Keon Ellis
Small Forwards	DeMar DeRozan	Kevin Huerter	Colby Jones
Power Forwards	Keegan Murray	Trey Lyles	Jae Crowder
Center	Domantas Sabonis	Alex Len	Isaac Jones