The Golden State Warriors host the Sacramento Kings on Friday for the second of their back-to-back preseason matchups. This will be the Warriors' third preseason game and the Kings' second, ahead of the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.
The Kings made significant changes to their roster in the offseason, including the addition of star forward DeMar DeRozan, while losing veteran guard Harrison Barnes.
The Warriors, meanwhile, also went through major transitions in the offseason, losing Klay Thompson, who was a huge piece of their core, along with waiving veteran guard Chris Paul. Meanwhile, they onboarded De'Anthony Melton and Kyle Anderson to their roster.
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Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors: Predicted starting lineups and depth chart
Kings' predicted starting lineup and depth chart
The Kings are projected to use a starting lineup of De'Aaron Fox (G), Keon Ellis (G), DeMar DeRozan (F), Keegan Murray (F) and Domantas Sabonis (C) for the upcoming preseason matchup.
Sacramento has five players listed on their injury report. Kevin Huerter (shoulder) and Orlando Robinson (knee) are listed as questionable, and their involvement will be game-time decisions. Trey Lyles (groin), Jordan McLaughlin (ankle) and Devin Carter (shoulder) are listed as out.
Warriors' predicted starting lineup and depth chart
The Warriors will likely deploy a starting lineup of Stephen Curry (PG), De'Anthony Melton (SG), Jonathan Kuminga (SF), Draymond Green (PF) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (C).
Golden State boasts a largely healthy team, with only Andrew Wiggins (illness) listed as out for the game.
Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors: Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Sacramento Kings 122-112 in their first preseason encounter on Wednesday. Buddy Hield led Golden State's victory charge with 22 points, three rebounds and one assist off the bench. Meanwhile, Alex Len led Sacramento's losing effort with 10 points, nine rebounds, five assists and one steal.
With the win, the Warriors improved to 2-0 in preseason after they had defeated the LA Clippers. Meanwhile, Wednesday's match was the Kings' first preseason matchup, and they head into Friday's game with a 0-1 record.
How to watch Sacramento Kings vs Golden State Warriors?
The Kings-Warriors preseason game is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET on Friday at Chase Center in San Francisco. It will be aired nationally on NBA TV and can also be live streamed on FuboTV or the NBA League Pass.
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