Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Updated Jan 2, after the final
Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Sacramento Kings at Phoenix Suns, 2 January 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.
Projected Starting Fives
Minutes this season| Sacramento Kings | Position | Phoenix Suns |
|---|---|---|
Malik Monk 21.6 mpg · 7.8 pts  | PG |  Devin Booker 34.2 mpg · 25.1 pts |
Zach LaVine 32.9 mpg · 22.3 pts  | SG |  Collin Gillespie 28.2 mpg · 7.2 pts |
Keegan Murray 36.7 mpg · 8.8 pts  | SF |  Dillon Brooks 31.1 mpg · 14.9 pts |
Domantas Sabonis 33.3 mpg · 13.8 pts  | PF |  Ryan Dunn 22.6 mpg · 5.8 pts |
Dylan Cardwell 18.1 mpg · 4.5 pts  | C |  Oso Ighodaro 19.2 mpg · 6.5 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 Sacramento Kings vs Phoenix Suns starting lineups?
For 2 January 2026, the Sacramento Kings are expected to start Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk and Dylan Cardwell. The Phoenix Suns are expected to start Dillon Brooks, Devin Booker, Collin Gillespie, Oso Ighodaro and Ryan Dunn. Ruled out from the usual starters: Mark Williams (Out).
Who is out for Kings vs Suns?
For 2 January 2026, the Sacramento Kings are without 3 players: Maxime Raynaud (Out), Ben Simmons (Out) and Precious Achiuwa (Out), and the Phoenix Suns are without 1 player: Mark Williams (Out). Statuses come from the latest injury report and update through the day until tip-off. A player listed as questionable still counts in the expected five above.