Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings (01-09-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

After playing each other in the first round of the 2023 playoffs, the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors were perceived as a developing rivalry. However, this season, the two clubs are once again at opposite ends of the spectrum.The Warriors are 20-18 through 38 games, which looks fantastic compared to Sacramento's terrible 8-29 record, even though they haven't had the best season. Friday night's game between the two teams is scheduled to take place in San Francisco. In addition to the Warriors' apparent superiority over the Kings, Sacramento is coping with a number of serious ailments.On Friday, January 9 at 10:00 PM ET, the Golden State Warriors will host the Sacramento Kings at Chase Centre. NBCS-BA and NBCS-CA will broadcast the entire match for the fans sitting at home. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will telecast the whole thing online. PG Stephen CurrySG Moses MoodySF Jimmy Butler IIIPF Draymond GreenC Quinten PostPG Russell WestbrookSG Zach LaVineSF DeMar DeRozanPF Precious AchiuwaG Maxime RaynaudOn Friday, the Warriors will play the Sacramento Kings, their neighbours in Northern California, at Chase Centre as they resume their eight-game home run. The Kings have had a terrible season, going into the Bay on a six-game losing run—their third losing streak of at least five games. Sacramento does feature a number of seasoned and successful perimeter players, like as two-time All-Star Zach Lavine, six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan, and nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook. A Warriors little tote bag will be given to every fan present at Friday's game.Jimmy Butler is the second engine with 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, while Stephen Curry continues to dominate with 28.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Zach LaVine leads the Kings in scoring with 20.2 points per game, followed by DeMar DeRozan with 18.4 points and 3.8 assists.Also read: Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks (12-25-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more