Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Apr. 9

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Apr. 9 | NBA 2024-25 season

Modified Apr 09, 2025 11:20 GMT

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The Denver Nuggets hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday. This will be the Nuggets’ third-last game in what has been a less-than-ideal season for them. They currently hold the fifth seed (47-32) in the Western Conference and are just a game ahead of the No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Nuggets sent shockwaves throughout the league after they made the decision to let go of head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday. The team will finish their season and head into the playoffs under the leadership of David Adelman. Denver doesn’t have much to worry about for their upcoming game, as they are 3-0 against the Kings this season.

Meanwhile, Sacramento will desperately search for a win as they are yet to clinch a spot in the play-in with three games left. They hold the ninth seed in the Western Conference and are being trailed by the Dallas Mavericks in 10th by a game.

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Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Injury Reports for April 9

Sacramento Kings injury report

Coming into this game, the Kings will have to make some significant adjustments to their lineup. Isaiah Crawford (G League), Mason Jones (G League), Jake LaRavia (thumb), and Malik Monk (calf) are all out against the Nuggets. Furthermore, Keegan Murray is listed as doubtful with lower back inflammation.

Denver Nuggets injury report

On the other hand, the Nuggets don’t have too much to worry about. DaRon Holmes II is the only player out against the Kings. But, Jamal Murray could also sit this game out, as he is currently listed as doubtful with hamstring inflammation.

Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for April 9

Sacramento Kings starting lineup and depth charts

The Sacramento Kings are expected to start Keon Ellis, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Trey Lyles and Domantas Sabonis.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Keon Ellis	Zach LaVine	DeMar DeRozan	Trey Lyles	Domantas Sabonis
Devin Carter	Terence Davis	Doug McDermott	Isaac Jones	Jonas Valanciunas
				Jae Crowder

Denver Nuggets starting lineup and depth charts

The Nuggets are expected to start Russell Westbrook, Christian Braun, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Russell Westbrook	Christian Braun	Michael Porter Jr.	Aaron Gordon	Nikola Jokic
Jalen Pickett	Julian Strawther	Peyton Watson	Vlatko Cancar	Zeke Nnaji
Trey Alexander		Hunter Tyson		DeAndre Jordan

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Know More

Sacramento Kings Nation! You can check out the latest Sacramento Kings Schedule and dive into the Kings Depth Chart for NBA Season 2024-25.

Edited by Veer Badani