Stephen Curry to miss 2026 NBA All-Star Game with right knee injury

Golden State Warriors star sidelined with patellofemoral pain, will not play in upcoming games

Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Golden State Warriors veteran superstar Stephen Curry has missed the Monday, Feb. 9 game against the Memphis Grizzlies with right knee soreness as he felt pain in his right patellofemoral. Curry's injury is expected to keep him out of action in the immediate future, including the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Why it matters

Curry is one of the NBA's biggest stars and a perennial All-Star, so his absence from the marquee midseason event will be a significant loss for the league and fans. The Warriors will also be without their leading scorer as they push for playoff positioning.

The details

During a pregame press conference, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr told reporters that Curry would be out, missing upcoming games, including the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Curry is averaging 27.2 points, which is the eighth most in the NBA for the 2025-26 season. He is shooting 47% from the field, 40% from deep and 93% from the free throw line. He's appeared in 39 games for Golden State this season.

  • On Monday, Feb. 9, Curry missed the game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • Curry will miss the 2026 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 15.

The players

Stephen Curry

A veteran superstar guard for the Golden State Warriors who is averaging 27.2 points per game this season.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“He will not play against San Antonio, he will not play in the All-Star Game.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The NBA has not announced who will replace Curry in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, but there has been speculation from fans and experts on potential replacements.

The takeaway

Curry's absence from the 2026 NBA All-Star Game due to injury is a significant loss for the league and fans, as he is one of the NBA's biggest stars. The Warriors will also have to find a way to win games without their leading scorer as they push for playoff positioning.