Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 4 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors will clash in one of several games scheduled on Saturday. The matchup pits the Western Conference's second seed, the Grizzlies, against its ninth seed, the Warriors.

Memphis (23-12) has won three of its last five games but is coming off a 138-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday. Jaylen Wells and Jaren Jackson Jr. combined for 58 points but it was not enough to overcome the Kings on the road.

On the other hand, the Warriors (17-16) have lost three of their last five outings. However, they are coming off a 139-105 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Steph Curry scored a game-high 30 points along with six rebounds and 10 assists.

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors: Injury Report for Jan. 4

Memphis Grizzlies injury report

The Memphis Grizzlies have a long list of injured players. Most notably, Ja Morant was diagnosed with a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. He didn't play in the loss against the Kings and is considered week-to-week.

Here is the the Grizzlies' full injury report.

• Yuki Kawamura: Questionable - Day-to-day (Shoulder injury)
• Ja Morant: Out (Grade 1 AC joint sprain right shoulder)
• Santi Aldama: Out (Left ankle sprain)
• Marcus Smart: Out (Partial tear of the proximal extensor hood right index finger)
• Vince Williams Jr.: Out (Grade 3 right ankle sprain)
• GG Jackson II: Out (Foot injury)

Golden State Warriors injury report

The Warriors also have key players injured. Steph Curry is dealing with a knee issue and has been ruled out against the Grizzlies.

Here is the Warriors' full injury report.

• Andrew Wiggins: Probable - Day-to-day (Hamstring)
• Steph Curry: Out (Knee)
• Brandin Podziemski: Out (Abdomen)
• Gary Payton II: Out (Calf)

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors: Starting lineups and depth charts

Memphis Grizzlies starting lineup and depth chart

With Ja Morant out, the Grizzlies are expected to field the same lineup they featured against the Kings. Scotty Pippen Jr. will likely start at point guard and either Zach Edey or Brandon Clarke at center.

The Grizzlies projected lineup against the Warriors: Scotty Pippen Jr. (PG), Desmond Bane (SG), Jaylen Wells (SF), Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF) and Zach Edey (C).

Here is a snapshot of the Grizzlies' depth chart for this season.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Shooting Forward	Power Forward	Center
Ja Morant	Desmond Bane	Jaylen Wells	Jaren Jackson Jr.	Zach Edey
Marcus Smart	Luke Kennard	Jake LaRavia	Santi Aldama	Brandon Clarke
Scotty Pippen Jr.	Marcus Smart	Luke Kennard	Jake LaRavia	Jay Huff
Luke Kennard	Jaylen Wells	Desmond Bane	Brandon Clarke	Jaren Jackson Jr.
Yuki Kawamura	Cam Spencer	John Konchar	John Konchar	Colin Castleton

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Golden State Warriors starting lineup and depth chart

With Steph Curry out, the Warriors are expected to field Moses Moody as his replacement. Andrew Wiggins is listed as day-to-day and if he is not able to play, Lindy Waters III will likely start.

The Warriors' projected lineup against the Grizzlies: Moses Moody (PG), Dennis Schroder (SG), Lindy Waters III (SF), Draymond Green (PF) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (C).

Here is a snapshot of the Warriors' depth chart for this season.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Shooting Forward	Power Forward	Center
Stephen Curry	Dennis Schroder	Andrew Wiggins	Draymond Green	Trayce Jackson-Davis
Brandin Podziemski	Buddy Hield	Moses Moody	Jonathan Kuminga	Draymond Green
Dennis Schroder	Moses Moody	Gary Payton II	Kyle Anderson	Kevon Looney
Moses Moody	Brandin Podziemski	Lindy Waters III	Andrew Wiggins	Quinten Post
Pat Spencer	Lindy Waters III	Kyle Anderson	Lindy Waters III	-

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Memphis Grizzlies vs Golden State Warriors: How to watch

The Memphis Grizzlies will be on the road to face the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled at 8:30 p.m. EST.

The game will be available on local TV on NBC Sports - Bay Arena (home fans) and FanDuel Sports - SE (away fans). It can also be streamed via FuboTV.