Warriors' Curry to miss Celtics game with knee injury

Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer expected to fill in as backups

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics as he continues to recover from a right knee injury. Curry has been out for the past six games and did not participate in the team's practice on Wednesday. Backup players Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer are expected to see increased minutes in Curry's absence.

Why it matters

Curry's injury is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are looking to solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race. The team will need strong performances from their backup guards to compensate for Curry's absence against a tough Celtics squad.

The details

Curry appeared to injure his right knee during a game against the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30. He was seen wearing a brace on his knee and grabbing at it during the game. The Warriors have not provided a specific timeline for Curry's return, but he will miss at least Thursday's game against the Celtics.

  • Curry was injured on January 30, 2026.
  • Curry has missed the last six games.
  • The Warriors play the Celtics on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. PT (10 p.m. ET).

The players

Stephen Curry

Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors who is currently sidelined with a right knee injury.

Brandin Podziemski

Warriors backup guard who is expected to see increased playing time in Curry's absence.

Pat Spencer

Warriors backup guard who is also expected to fill in for the injured Curry.

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What they’re saying

“Curry will have missed six games as he deals with a right knee injury. He did not participate in Wednesday's practice.”

— Dalton Johnson, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter (NBC Sports Bay Area)

What’s next

The Warriors will evaluate Curry's status ahead of their next game against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The Warriors will need to rely on their depth at guard to compensate for Curry's absence, as the team looks to maintain its position in the Western Conference playoff race without their star player.