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

Updated Nov 16, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans, 16 November 2025. 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 New Orleans Pelicans
Golden State WarriorsPositionNew Orleans Pelicans
Brandin Podziemski
28.6 mpg · 17.0 pts
Brandin Podziemski
PG
Jeremiah Fears
Jeremiah Fears
26.5 mpg · 13.6 pts
Stephen Curry
30.9 mpg · 30.0 pts
Stephen Curry
SG
Herbert Jones
Herbert Jones
30.7 mpg · 6.5 pts
Will Richard
17.9 mpg · 4.6 pts
Will Richard
SF
Trey Murphy III
Trey Murphy III
36.2 mpg · 14.9 pts
Draymond Green
28.5 mpg · 3.2 pts
Draymond Green
PF
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson
31.4 mpg · 21.5 pts
Al Horford
21.8 mpg · 5.0 pts
Al Horford
C
Saddiq Bey
Saddiq Bey
27.5 mpg · 16.4 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
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
17.0p · 5.0r · 5.0a
Min
29
2nd
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.0p · 4.2r · 4.5a
Min
31
3rd
Will RichardWill Richard
4.6p · 2.0r · 0.9a
Min
18
4th
Gary Payton IIGary Payton II
4.6p · 2.0r · 0.5a
Min
10
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.0p · 4.2r · 4.5a
Min
31
2nd
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
17.0p · 5.0r · 5.0a
Min
29
3rd
Will RichardWill Richard
4.6p · 2.0r · 0.9a
Min
18
4th
Gary Payton IIGary Payton II
4.6p · 2.0r · 0.5a
Min
10
5th
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.2p · 5.0r · 6.3a
Min
29
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Will RichardWill Richard
4.6p · 2.0r · 0.9a
Min
18
2nd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.2p · 5.0r · 6.3a
Min
29
3rd
Stephen CurryStephen Curry
30.0p · 4.2r · 4.5a
Min
31
4th
Brandin PodziemskiBrandin Podziemski
17.0p · 5.0r · 5.0a
Min
29
5th
Gary Payton IIGary Payton II
4.6p · 2.0r · 0.5a
Min
10
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.2p · 5.0r · 6.3a
Min
29
2nd
Al HorfordAl Horford
5.0p · 4.0r · 1.0a
Min
22
C
Center
Starter
Al HorfordAl Horford
5.0p · 4.0r · 1.0a
Min
22
2nd
Draymond GreenDraymond Green
3.2p · 5.0r · 6.3a
Min
29
Quick answers2 questions

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

For 16 November 2025, the Golden State Warriors are expected to start Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Will Richard, Brandin Podziemski and Al Horford. The New Orleans Pelicans are expected to start Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, Saddiq Bey, Jeremiah Fears and Zion Williamson. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Warriors vs Pelicans?

For 16 November 2025, the Golden State Warriors are without 4 players: Kristaps Porzingis (Out), Jimmy Butler (Out), Moses Moody (Out) and Gui Santos (Out), and the New Orleans Pelicans are without 3 players: Malik Dia (Doubtful), Jaron Pierre Jr. (Doubtful) and Yves Missi (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.