Kings vs. Warriors: Injury Updates and Lineup Decisions
The Sacramento Kings begin a five-game homestand against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at Golden 1 Center. The team may be without several key players as injuries and recovery continue to affect the roster.
Possible Absences for Sacramento
Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis are listed as questionable due to lingering injuries, while Keegan Murray remains sidelined as he recovers from thumb surgery. Coach Doug Christie faces tough lineup decisions if either LaVine or Sabonis cannot play.
Warriors Facing Their Own Setbacks
Golden State will also miss a key starter. Steph Curry, who played through a cold in Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns, may sit out Wednesday’s game. He had planned to consult with doctors before deciding, but his coach had other ideas.
“He’s wiped out right now, so I don’t care what the doctors say,” said Warriors coach Steve Kerr. “We’ve got to get him some rest, so I’ll make the decision right now. He’s not going to play.”
Additional Updates
Malik Monk will return to the Kings lineup after missing two games for personal reasons. Sacramento recently pulled off a 135–133 win against the Milwaukee Bucks before closing their road trip with a 130–124 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Coach’s Challenge Ahead
With several potential absences, the Kings must rely on bench depth and strategic flexibility as they look to gain momentum early in their homestand.
Author’s summary: Both Kings and Warriors enter Wednesday’s matchup short-handed, testing each team’s depth and composure early in the season.