Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder Starting Lineups and Depth Charts

Updated Nov 19, after the final

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Sacramento Kings at Oklahoma City Thunder, 19 November 2025. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

Minutes this season
Projected starting fives, Sacramento Kings and Oklahoma City Thunder
Sacramento KingsPositionOklahoma City Thunder
Malik Monk
24.3 mpg · 7.8 pts
Malik Monk
PG
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
33.1 mpg · 29.5 pts
Zach LaVine
34.5 mpg · 22.3 pts
Zach LaVine
SG
Ajay Mitchell
Ajay Mitchell
28.1 mpg · 18.5 pts
Daeqwon Plowden
14.0 mpg · 2.6 pts
Daeqwon Plowden
SF
Alex Caruso
Alex Caruso
18.4 mpg · 6.8 pts
Domantas Sabonis
33.3 mpg · 13.8 pts
Domantas Sabonis
PF
Brooks Barnhizer
Brooks Barnhizer
7.9 mpg · 1.3 pts
Dylan Cardwell
11.0 mpg · 4.5 pts
Dylan Cardwell
C
Isaiah Hartenstein
Isaiah Hartenstein
28.6 mpg · 6.9 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
Malik MonkMalik Monk
7.8p · 1.1r · 3.4a
Min
24
2nd
Zach LaVineZach LaVine
22.3p · 3.3r · 2.5a
Min
35
3rd
Daeqwon PlowdenDaeqwon Plowden
2.6p · 1.0r · 0.3a
Min
14
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Zach LaVineZach LaVine
22.3p · 3.3r · 2.5a
Min
35
2nd
Malik MonkMalik Monk
7.8p · 1.1r · 3.4a
Min
24
3rd
Daeqwon PlowdenDaeqwon Plowden
2.6p · 1.0r · 0.3a
Min
14
4th
Domantas SabonisDomantas Sabonis
13.8p · 13.3r · 5.9a
Min
33
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Daeqwon PlowdenDaeqwon Plowden
2.6p · 1.0r · 0.3a
Min
14
2nd
Domantas SabonisDomantas Sabonis
13.8p · 13.3r · 5.9a
Min
33
3rd
Zach LaVineZach LaVine
22.3p · 3.3r · 2.5a
Min
35
4th
Malik MonkMalik Monk
7.8p · 1.1r · 3.4a
Min
24
PF
Power Forward
Starter
Domantas SabonisDomantas Sabonis
13.8p · 13.3r · 5.9a
Min
33
2nd
Daeqwon PlowdenDaeqwon Plowden
2.6p · 1.0r · 0.3a
Min
14
3rd
Dylan CardwellDylan Cardwell
4.5p · 7.0r · 1.8a
Min
11
C
Center
Starter
Dylan CardwellDylan Cardwell
4.5p · 7.0r · 1.8a
Min
11
2nd
Domantas SabonisDomantas Sabonis
13.8p · 13.3r · 5.9a
Min
33
Quick answers2 questions

What are the Sacramento Kings vs Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineups?

For 19 November 2025, the Sacramento Kings are expected to start Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine, Malik Monk, Daeqwon Plowden and Dylan Cardwell. The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso and Brooks Barnhizer. Each five comes from the team's recent starts, with injured players taken out.

Who is out for Kings vs Thunder?

For 19 November 2025, the Sacramento Kings are without 3 players: Maxime Raynaud (Out), Ben Simmons (Out) and Precious Achiuwa (Out), and the Oklahoma City Thunder are without 5 players: Cason Wallace (Out), Jalen Williams (Out), Chet Holmgren (Out), Thomas Sorber (Out) and Jaylin Williams (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off.