Overview
- The Kings ruled out Domantas Sabonis with a left ribcage contusion and Zach LaVine with lower back soreness, according to team announcements reported by The Sporting News.
- The Warriors will be without Stephen Curry due to illness, and Jimmy Butler was downgraded to out with a lower back strain, per ESPN’s Anthony Slater.
- Draymond Green (rib) and Brandin Podziemski (wrist) were listed as questionable for Golden State entering the game, Slater reported.
- Sacramento is expected to boost minutes for Malik Monk and Keon Ellis and may start Drew Eubanks or lean into smaller lineups, according to local reporting.
- The game is Wednesday in Sacramento, where the Kings look to steady their early form before a Friday meeting with the Thunder.