Warriors, Kings Rule Out Star Players for Northern California Matchup
Both the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings will miss key players for their Wednesday night game at Golden 1 Center. Each team faces significant roster challenges ahead of the regional showdown.
Warriors Injury Update
Golden State coach Steve Kerr confirmed that star guard Steph Curry will sit out due to illness following Tuesday’s victory over the Phoenix Suns. On Wednesday, the Warriors listed forward Draymond Green (rib) and guard Brandin Podziemski (wrist) as questionable against Sacramento.
Later in the day, forward Jimmy Butler (lower back) was downgraded from questionable to out. Butler had participated in Tuesday’s game, logging 14 minutes, with 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists before leaving in the first half as the Warriors extended their lead.
Kings Injury Report
The Sacramento Kings will also be without two of their top players. Guard Zach LaVine (lower back) and center Domantas Sabonis (ribcage contusion) were both ruled out, leaving a major void in the team’s rotation for the cross-regional contest.
Impact on the Matchup
With both Sacramento and Golden State missing their leading scorers—LaVine averaging 27.4 points and Curry averaging 26.8—each team will rely heavily on depth players and adjusted rotations for Wednesday night’s game.
“Both teams will be without their top scorers and key contributors for the Northern California matchup.”
Author’s summary: Both the Warriors and Kings will enter Wednesday’s game short-handed, with stars Curry, LaVine, Butler, and Sabonis all ruled out due to health issues.