Warriors' Curry Plays Through Ankle Injury, Risking Play-In Chances

Curry's competitive drive leads him to stay in game despite visible discomfort from twisted ankle.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 4:22am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball player's twisted ankle, with sharp, overlapping planes of color and form conveying the injury's impact on the player and their team's postseason aspirations.A fractured, cubist-inspired illustration captures the moment of Stephen Curry's ankle injury, highlighting the risks the Warriors star is taking to push through pain and keep his team's playoff hopes alive.Today in Sacramento

In a chaotic defensive sequence during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry twisted his ankle, causing visible discomfort. Despite the injury scare, the 38-year-old Curry chose to remain in the game, playing through the pain. This decision has raised concerns about the team risking Curry's availability for the crucial Play-In tournament, especially given his recent history of knee issues that have sidelined him for 27 games this season.

Why it matters

The Warriors are in a tight race for the Play-In tournament, and Curry's health is crucial to their postseason aspirations. His decision to play through the ankle injury could have long-term consequences, potentially turning a minor tweak into a season-ending setback, especially given Curry's history of setbacks during this year's rehab process.

The details

Curry twisted his ankle during a steal attempt from Kings' Devin Carter. Courtside observers described Curry as 'slumped into his seat, head back' as he assessed the injury during a timeout. Despite the visible discomfort, Curry chose to remain in the game, playing 22 minutes and scoring 8 points with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals - a sharp contrast to his 29-point outing against the Rockets last week.

  • On April 11, 2026, Curry twisted his ankle during the second quarter of the Warriors' game against the Sacramento Kings.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 38-year-old star player for the Golden State Warriors who has been sidelined for 27 games this season due to a knee injury.

Devin Carter

A player for the Sacramento Kings who was involved in the defensive sequence that led to Curry's ankle injury.

Rick Celebrini

The Vice President of Player Health and Performance for the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“'There's nothing structurally wrong with my knee. It is a new normal, though, if that makes sense.'”

— Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors player

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