The Sacramento Kings are set to begin a five-game homestand against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday at the Golden 1 Center but face possible lineup challenges.
Kings coach Doug Christie will need to adjust the lineup if LaVine and Sabonis cannot play.
Warriors star Steph Curry, who played while battling a cold in Tuesday’s win over the Phoenix Suns, remains uncertain for the game against Sacramento.
“He’s wiped out right now, so I don’t care what the doctors say. We’ve got to get him some rest, so I’ll make the decision right now. He’s not going to play.” – Steve Kerr
Malik Monk will return to the Kings lineup after missing two games due to personal reasons. Sacramento recently secured a surprising 135-133 win over the Milwaukee Bucks but lost 130-124 to the Denver Nuggets to close a challenging four-game road trip.
Author's summary: The Kings face critical lineup decisions due to multiple injuries as they prepare to host the Warriors, who will be without star Steph Curry due to rest and illness.