Warriors' Steph Curry day-to-day with sore knee

Curry avoided major damage after leaving Friday's game against the Pistons

Jan. 31, 2026 at 7:47pm by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is considered day-to-day after leaving Friday's game against the Detroit Pistons with a sore right knee. Head coach Steve Kerr said Curry underwent an MRI and the results showed no major damage.

Why it matters

Curry is the Warriors' best player and his health is crucial to the team's success. Any significant injury to Curry would be a major blow to the Warriors' playoff hopes.

The details

Curry left Friday's game against the Pistons in the third quarter due to the sore knee. After undergoing an MRI, the team announced that Curry avoided major damage and is considered day-to-day moving forward.

  • Curry left the game against the Pistons on Friday in the third quarter.
  • The Warriors held practice on Saturday, where Kerr provided the injury update.

The players

Steph Curry

The star point guard and face of the Golden State Warriors franchise.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“He's day to day”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach (wn.com)

What’s next

The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's status and provide updates on his availability for upcoming games.

The takeaway

Curry's health is paramount for the Warriors, who are hoping to make a deep playoff run. This injury scare serves as a reminder of how fragile even the best players can be, and the importance of managing star players' minutes and recovery time.