Warriors' Steph Curry sidelined for at least 5 more games

Star guard to undergo another re-evaluation in 10 days as he deals with right kneecap soreness

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss the next five games due to ongoing right kneecap soreness, with another re-evaluation scheduled for March 11. Curry has already missed the team's past 10 games, and the Warriors have struggled in his absence, going 8-13 without their leading scorer.

Why it matters

Curry's injury is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are currently eighth in the Western Conference standings and likely headed to the play-in tournament. The team has relied on team defense, ball movement, and energy without their star player, but his scoring and playmaking ability are sorely missed.

The details

Curry first felt pain in his right knee on January 24 during a workout in Minneapolis. The team has termed his injury as 'runner's knee' or kneecap soreness. While Curry is making progress, the Warriors are taking a cautious approach and will not rush him back until he is fully healthy, even if it means sacrificing seeding in the playoff race.

  • Curry first felt pain in his right knee on January 24.
  • Curry has missed the Warriors' past 10 games.
  • The Warriors will re-evaluate Curry again on March 11.
  • Curry is expected to return to play on March 13 against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the earliest.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 17-year veteran and star guard for the Golden State Warriors, averaging 27.2 points per game this season.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who says the team is not focused on seeding and is instead prioritizing Curry's health.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to be a little longer. Right now with this one, it's about each day. Can you stack good days? I've done that. Hopefully they can unleash me on the court soon and hopefully get back sooner than later.”

— Stephen Curry (ESPN)

“We don't even talk about it. It's not anything that is worth discussing because we just have to try to go out and win and see what happens.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

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