Warriors Rest Curry for Lakers Matchup

Golden State star sidelined with right knee injury management

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:38pm

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The Golden State Warriors have announced that star player Stephen Curry will sit out Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to management of a right knee injury. Curry recently returned to action after missing 27 games, but the team is taking a cautious approach as they prepare for the NBA playoffs.

Why it matters

Curry's health is crucial for the Warriors' postseason hopes, as they look to secure a playoff berth through the NBA's Play-In Tournament. Resting him now could help ensure he's fully healthy for the more important games ahead.

The details

Curry has been dealing with a right knee issue described as 'runner's knee'. He returned to the lineup on April 5 and April 7, scoring 29 and 17 points respectively. However, the Warriors have decided to hold him out of Thursday's matchup against the Lakers as they manage his minutes and recovery.

  • Curry missed 27 games from February 3 to April 2.
  • Curry returned to action on April 5 and April 7.
  • The Warriors play the Lakers on Thursday, April 9.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 38-year-old 12-time NBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer who has been the Warriors' star player for over a decade.

Golden State Warriors

The professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California that Curry has played for his entire career.

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What’s next

The Warriors will play the first of back-to-back games against the Lakers on Thursday, then travel to face the Sacramento Kings on Friday. They conclude the regular season against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 12.

The takeaway

By resting Curry now, the Warriors are prioritizing his health and preparing him for the high-stakes NBA Play-In Tournament and playoffs. This cautious approach could pay dividends if it helps Curry and the team make a deep postseason run.