The Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors have had a rivalry brewing since their meeting in the first round of the 2023 NBA playoffs, but the series has been unexpectedly lopsided recently. The Kings have beaten the Warriors in four consecutive meetings, the last two being by an average margin of 27 points.

Here are three things to watch in Wednesday’s game. The Warriors will be missing Green (left calf strain), Kuminga (right ankle sprain), Brandin Podziemski (right abdominal injury management) and Kyle Anderson (left gluteal bursitis).

Before meeting the Boston Celtics at Chase Center on Monday, the Warriors provided an injury update for Green. After undergoing an MRI, Green has suffered a mild calf strain and is now set to be re-evaluated in a week. Via @warriors on Twitter:

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week with a strained left calf. The Warriors said Monday that an MRI determined that Green has only a minor strain and he will be re-evaluated in one week. Green got hurt in the first quarter of a win over Washington on Saturday night.

The middle portion of the Western Conference standings is a forgiving place. The struggling Suns were blown out by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, leaving them tied with the Warriors at 21-21. The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen to 22-21, and the Warriors already own the tiebreaker over them.

The Golden State Warriors are set to face the Boston Celtics on Monday night, but they’ll be missing one of their key players, Draymond Green. Green has been ru

As the Golden State Warriors’ season slowly deteriorates, including a horrific 40-point home loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday, two NBA insiders are suggesting the Warriors strongly consider trading one of their two remaining links to four championships in Draymond Green.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green elaborated on the apologetic message he sent on X in reference to postgame comments made Saturday by Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole during Wednesday’s episode of “The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis.