New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 29, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors, 29 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors
New Orleans PelicansPositionGolden State Warriors
Jeremiah Fears
26.6 mpg · 13.6 pts
Jeremiah Fears
PG
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
31.1 mpg · 30.0 pts
Saddiq Bey
27.6 mpg · 16.4 pts
Saddiq Bey
SG
Draymond Green
Draymond Green
29.1 mpg · 3.2 pts
Trey Murphy III
35.5 mpg · 14.9 pts
Trey Murphy III
SF
Will Richard
Will Richard
18.3 mpg · 4.6 pts
Zion Williamson
30.9 mpg · 21.5 pts
Zion Williamson
PF
Gary Payton II
Gary Payton II
11.0 mpg · 4.6 pts
Derik Queen
23.8 mpg · 13.4 pts
Derik Queen
C
Brandin Podziemski
Brandin Podziemski
28.2 mpg · 17.0 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
Jeremiah FearsJeremiah Fears
13.6p · 4.5r · 4.5a
Min
27
2nd
Jordan PooleJordan Poole
6.0p · 2.0r · 3.0a
Min
30
3rd
Bryce McGowensBryce McGowens
1.8p · 0.5r · 0.8a
Min
11
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Saddiq BeySaddiq Bey
16.4p · 3.9r · 1.9a
Min
28
2nd
Jordan PooleJordan Poole
6.0p · 2.0r · 3.0a
Min
30
3rd
Jeremiah FearsJeremiah Fears
13.6p · 4.5r · 4.5a
Min
27
4th
Bryce McGowensBryce McGowens
1.8p · 0.5r · 0.8a
Min
11
5th
Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III
14.9p · 4.6r · 3.4a
Min
36
6th
Zion WilliamsonZion Williamson
21.5p · 5.1r · 2.6a
Min
31
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III
14.9p · 4.6r · 3.4a
Min
36
2nd
Zion WilliamsonZion Williamson
21.5p · 5.1r · 2.6a
Min
31
3rd
Herbert JonesHerbert Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
30
4th
Saddiq BeySaddiq Bey
16.4p · 3.9r · 1.9a
Min
28
5th
Jordan PooleJordan Poole
6.0p · 2.0r · 3.0a
Min
30
6th
Jeremiah FearsJeremiah Fears
13.6p · 4.5r · 4.5a
Min
27
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Zion WilliamsonZion Williamson
21.5p · 5.1r · 2.6a
Min
31
2nd
Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III
14.9p · 4.6r · 3.4a
Min
36
3rd
Herbert JonesHerbert Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
30
4th
Saddiq BeySaddiq Bey
16.4p · 3.9r · 1.9a
Min
28
5th
Karlo MatkovicKarlo Matkovic
9.3p · 4.4r · 1.0a
Min
11
6th
Derik QueenDerik Queen
13.4p · 7.9r · 3.0a
Min
24
C
Center
Starter
Derik QueenDerik Queen
13.4p · 7.9r · 3.0a
Min
24
2nd
DeAndre JordanDeAndre Jordan
6.0p · 6.5r · 1.0a
Min
12
3rd
Karlo MatkovicKarlo Matkovic
9.3p · 4.4r · 1.0a
Min
11
4th
Trey Murphy IIITrey Murphy III
14.9p · 4.6r · 3.4a
Min
36
5th
Zion WilliamsonZion Williamson
21.5p · 5.1r · 2.6a
Min
31
6th
Herbert JonesHerbert Jones
6.5p · 3.0r · 1.0a
Min
30
Quick answers2 questions

What are the New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors starting lineups?

For 29 November 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Jeremiah Fears, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen and Zion Williamson. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Will Richard, Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski. Ruled out from the usual starters: Jimmy Butler (Out).

Who is out for Pelicans vs Warriors?

For 29 November 2025, the New Orleans Pelicans are without 3 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful) and Yves Missi (Out), and the Golden State Warriors are without 4 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out) and Gui Santos (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.