NBA preseason is a time for experimentation. Like college. Only different.
DeMarcus Cousins starting at center was certain. The other four starters for Monday night’s preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena were more of a mystery.
Kings coach Michael Malone started Isaiah Thomas and Marcus Thornton at guard with Jason Thompson and John Salmons at forward.
The only difference from the usual starting lineup in the second half of last season was Thornton in place of former King Tyreke Evans.
Malone reiterated that nothing should be read into Monday’s starting lineup.
“The starting lineup is going to change for all of our seven preseason games,” Malone said.”
Reported by Jason Jones of the Sacramento Bee
Most teams have pretty clear-cut starters at most spots, but not the Kings, so the regular changes throughout preseason aren’t a surprise.
