Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 1 | 2024-25 NBA season

The Sacramento Kings and the Philadelphia 76ers hope to start the new year on a positive note as they face off on the first day of 2025. Both squads have been inconsistent to start the season, finishing the year below the .500 mark.

The Sacramento Kings fired their head coach, Mike Brown, a few days before the new year as a result of their disappointing start. The team entered the season with high expectations after acquiring former NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan. However, they have underperformed, holding a 14-19 record, which places them 12th in the Western Conference.

De’Aaron Fox has been carrying the load for the Kings, averaging 26.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists, while center Domantas Sabonis backs him up with averages of 20.8 points, 13.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists.

On the other hand, the 76ers have also struggled to start the season, winning only twice in their first 12 games. However, Philly has recovered from its early-season slump, winning 11 of its last 15 outings. This improvement has brought their record to 13-17, moving them up to the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference.

Like the Kings, the 76ers also signed a former All-Star in the offseason, bringing in Paul George as a free agent. George has averaged 15.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game thus far.

Tyrese Maxey has been leading Philadelphia with 25.9 points and 5.3 assists per game, while former MVP Joel Embiid has been slowly getting back to form, putting up 23.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.

Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Sacramento Kings predicted starting lineup and depth chart

Since firing Brown, Sacramento Kings legend Doug Christie has taken over the team. He is expected to field a starting lineup of De'Aaron Fox, Malik Monk, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and Domantas Sabonis on Wednesday.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	De'Aaronn Fox	Keon Ellis	Devin Carter
Shooting Guard	Malik Monk	Kevin Huerter
Small Forward	DeMar DeRozan	Doug McDermott
Power Forward	Keegan Murray	Jae Crowder	Isaac Jones
Center	Domantas Sabonis	Trey Lyles	Alex Len

Philadelphia 76ers predicted starting lineup and depth chart

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to start Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre, Paul George, Caleb Martin and Joel Embiid. The team is coached by former NBA champion Doc Rivers.

POS	STARTER	2ND	3RD
Point Guard	Tyrese Maxey	Kyle Lowry
Shooting Guard	Kelly Oubre Jr.	Eric Gordon
Small Forward	Paul George	KJ Martin
Power Forward	Caleb Martin	Guerschon Yabusele
Center	Joel Embiidd	Andre Drummond	Adem Bona

Sacramento Kings vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Injury Report

Sacramento Kings: Injury Report

The Sacramento Kings will enter their game versus the Philadelphia 76ers relatively healthy, missing only two players. The team will miss the services of veteran Jae Crowder due to a back injury and Devin Carter due to a shoulder injury.

Philadelphia 76ers: Injury report

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without five players: Kyle Lowry due to a hip injury, rookie Jared McCain because of a meniscus injury, Andre Drummond due to a foot injury, Eric Gordon due to illness and KJ Martin also due to a foot injury.