New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Nov 5, with the latest lineups and odds
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors, 9 November 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Projected minutes| New Orleans Pelicans | Position | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|---|
Jeremiah Fears 28.4 mpg · 13.6 pts  | PG |  Brandin Podziemski 33.3 mpg · 17.0 pts |
Herbert Jones 20.0 mpg · 6.5 pts  | SG |  Stephen Curry 30.9 mpg · 30.0 pts |
Zion Williamson 32.9 mpg · 21.5 pts  | SF |  Will Richard 15.4 mpg · 4.6 pts |
Trey Murphy III 31.0 mpg · 14.9 pts  | PF |  Yaxel Lendeborg 31.9 mpg · 21.5 pts |
Karlo Matkovic 18.0 mpg · 9.3 pts  | C |  Draymond Green 28.7 mpg · 3.2 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
Quick answers2 questions
What are the New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors starting lineups?
For 9 November 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Zion Williamson, Jeremiah Fears, Herbert Jones, Karlo Matkovic and Trey Murphy III. The Golden State Warriors are expected to start Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Will Richard. Ruled out from the usual starters: Gui Santos (Out).
Who is out for Pelicans vs Warriors?
For 9 November 2026, 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.