Kings vs. Warriors: Injury Reports Leave Teams Shorthanded
The Sacramento Kings are off to a rough start, dropping four of their last five games to fall to 2-5 early in the 2025-26 season. They now face another major challenge against the Golden State Warriors, revisiting a rivalry that dates back to their fierce 2023 first-round playoff series.
However, this Wednesday’s matchup will have a very different feel. Fans hoping to see an All-Star showdown may want to look elsewhere, as both lineups are heavily impacted by injuries.
A packed injury report between the Kings and Warriors is setting up a battle of the role players on Wednesday night.
Key Absences for Sacramento
- Domantas Sabonis – left ribcage contusion
- Zach LaVine – lower back soreness
- Keegan Murray – thumb UCL injury (yet to play this season)
Missing their top two stars and a third starter puts Sacramento in a tough position against an in-state rival that won't be at full strength either.
Warriors Facing Their Own Injury Concerns
Golden State’s roster also features several absences, leaving both sides to rely heavily on bench depth and role players to carry the load in what’s expected to be a gritty contest rather than a glamorous one.
Author's Summary
The Kings and Warriors meet in a depleted showdown where depth will decide the outcome, as both teams face extensive injury woes early in the 2025-26 season.