After 42 games, the Golden State Warriors sit right at .500 with a 21-21 record but are currently outside of the playoff picture. Two months ago, the Warriors were 12-3 and first place in the West, but have since fallen off a cliff, now sitting in 11th place.
The Warriors head into a huge matchup against a red-hot Sacramento Kings team on Wednesday. The Kings have won 10 of their last 11 games, and have beaten the Warriors in four consecutive meetings.
Unfortunately for the Warriors, they are dealing with a handful of costly injuries, with Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski, and Kyle Anderson all sidelined. Due to this, head coach Steve Kerr had to make a crucial change to the starting lineup.
The new-look Warriors starting lineup for Wednesday’s matchup is Steph Curry, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney. Payton and Looney have each started just five games this season, while Hield has started ten.
This new-look lineup is certainly an interesting experiment from Kerr in a huge divisional matchup, but the Warriors need a spark.
The Warriors switching up their lineup tonight in Sacramento. Kevon Looney will get the start at center against Domantas Sabonis. Buddy Hield replaces Dennis Schröder.
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Steph Curry
Buddy Hield
Andrew Wiggins
Gary Payton II
Kevon Looney— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 23, 2025
The Warriors have already put forth 24 different starting lineups this season, and this will be the 25th. Kerr has really struggled to find his consistent go-to guys, and their plethora of unfortunate injuries certainly do not help.
The Warriors will need this new-look starting lineup to start the game off right, or else Golden State will dig a hole too deep to recover from.
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In a surprising move, Steve Kerr has decided to shake up the Golden State Warriors starting lineup for their upcoming game against the Sacramento Kings. Kerr has opted to insert rookie Jonathan Kuminga into the starting lineup, replacing veteran forward Draymond Green.
This decision comes as a bit of a shock, as Green has been a key player for the Warriors for many years and is known for his defensive prowess and leadership on the court. However, Kerr seems to believe that Kuminga’s youth and athleticism could provide a spark for the team and help them get back on track after a recent slump.
Kuminga, the seventh overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, has shown flashes of potential in limited playing time so far this season. Kerr is hoping that giving him a chance to start will allow him to showcase his skills and make a positive impact on the game.
It will be interesting to see how this lineup change plays out and if it will provide the boost that the Warriors need to secure a much-needed win against the Kings. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how Kuminga performs in his new role and if Kerr’s bold decision pays off in the end.
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