Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Jan 22, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at Dallas Mavericks, 22 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks
Golden State WarriorsPositionDallas Mavericks
Stephen Curry
31.7 mpg · 30.6 pts
Stephen Curry
PG
Max Christie
Max Christie
29.0 mpg · 5.5 pts
Brandin Podziemski
26.7 mpg · 16.8 pts
Brandin Podziemski
SG
Naji Marshall
Naji Marshall
28.8 mpg · 11.1 pts
Will Richard
19.2 mpg · 5.1 pts
Will Richard
SF
Cooper Flagg
Cooper Flagg
34.0 mpg · 25.9 pts
Draymond Green
26.8 mpg · 2.8 pts
Draymond Green
PF
P.J. Washington
P.J. Washington
31.3 mpg · 14.6 pts
Gui Santos
11.4 mpg · 6.1 pts
Gui Santos
C
Daniel Gafford
Daniel Gafford
20.7 mpg · 9.6 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them. Every game's starting lineups →

Depth chart

Minutes this season
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.6p · 4.1r · 4.3a
Min
32
2nd
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
16.8p · 5.0r · 4.2a
Min
27
3rd
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.3r · 2.2a
Min
21
4th
Will RichardWill Richard
5.1p · 1.8r · 1.0a
Min
19
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
16.8p · 5.0r · 4.2a
Min
27
2nd
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.6p · 4.1r · 4.3a
Min
32
3rd
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.3r · 2.2a
Min
21
4th
Will RichardWill Richard
5.1p · 1.8r · 1.0a
Min
19
5th
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
6th
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
11
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Will RichardWill Richard
5.1p · 1.8r · 1.0a
Min
19
2nd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
3rd
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
11
4th
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.6p · 4.1r · 4.3a
Min
32
5th
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
16.8p · 5.0r · 4.2a
Min
27
6th
De'Anthony MeltonDe'Anthony Melton
10.0p · 4.3r · 2.2a
Min
21
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
2nd
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
11
3rd
Al HorfordAl Horford
5.0p · 4.0r · 1.9a
Min
19
C
Center
Starter
Gui SantosGui Santos
6.1p · 4.0r · 1.5a
Min
11
2nd
Al HorfordAl Horford
5.0p · 4.0r · 1.9a
Min
19
3rd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
2.8p · 4.9r · 7.6a
Min
27
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Golden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks starting lineups?

For 22 January 2026, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos. The Dallas Mavericks are expected to start Naji Marshall, Dwight Powell, Caleb Martin, Max Christie and Cooper Flagg. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out).

Who is out for Warriors vs Mavericks?

For 22 January 2026, the Golden State Warriors are without 5 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out), Gary Payton II (Out) and Brandon Williams (Out), and the Dallas Mavericks are without 3 players: Dereck Lively II (Out), Tarik Biberovic (Out) and Sergio De Larrea (Out).