Warriors Announce Starting Lineup for Lakers Game After Curry Injury

Golden State will be without several key players as they take on the Lakers.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:35am

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The Golden State Warriors have announced their starting lineup for their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, April 9. With superstar Stephen Curry ruled out due to injury management, the Warriors will be missing several key players as they take on the Lakers.

Why it matters

The Warriors have been plagued by injuries all season, and this game against the Lakers will be another test of their depth and resilience as they try to secure a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The details

The Warriors' starting lineup for the game will be Brandin Podziemski, Pat Spencer, De'Anthony Melton, Nate Williams, and Draymond Green. In addition to Curry, the Warriors will also be without Jimmy Butler, Moses Moody, Al Horford, Quinten Post, Will Richard, Gui Santos, and Kristaps Porzingis. However, the team is hopeful that Curry, Porzingis, and Horford will be able to play in their next game against the Sacramento Kings.

  • The Warriors vs Lakers game will tip off at 7 pm PST on Thursday, April 9.
  • Curry has been out for more than two months with a knee injury, but has played in two games since returning.
  • The Warriors have clinched the 10th seed in the Western Conference and will compete in the Play-In Tournament.

The players

Stephen Curry

Superstar point guard for the Golden State Warriors who has been sidelined for over two months with a knee injury.

Steve Kerr

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Brandin Podziemski

Starting point guard for the Golden State Warriors in Curry's absence.

Draymond Green

Starting power forward for the Golden State Warriors.

Anthony Slater

ESPN reporter covering the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“Warriors are hopeful Steph Curry, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford all play tomorrow night in Sacramento, giving them two games of data/reps to gear up for next Wednesday's play-in elimination game. Horford scrimmaged yesterday.”

— Anthony Slater, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

The Warriors will next play the Sacramento Kings on Friday, April 10, where they hope to have Curry, Porzingis, and Horford back in the lineup as they prepare for the NBA Play-In Tournament.

The takeaway

The Warriors' depth will be tested as they take on the Lakers without several key players, including Curry. However, the team remains hopeful that they will have a healthier roster for their final regular season games as they gear up for a potential playoff run.