Warriors' Steph Curry to miss at least five more games with knee injury

Golden State's star guard will be re-evaluated in 10 days after missing the last 15 games with runner's knee and bone bruising.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is set to miss at least the next five games due to a knee injury. Curry has been sidelined for the last 15 games with kneecap soreness known as runner's knee, along with bone bruising. The team announced Curry has progressed to on-court workouts and will be re-evaluated in 10 days on March 21.

Why it matters

Curry's extended absence is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference standings. The team has struggled in Curry's absence, going 5-10 since he last played. His return is crucial for the Warriors' playoff hopes as they look to secure a spot in the play-in tournament.

The details

Curry first experienced right knee pain during a workout in late January and played through it in a couple of games before leaving a loss to the Detroit Pistons on January 30 and hasn't played since. The Warriors are handling Curry's recovery cautiously, given their position in the standings and the importance of having him healthy for the postseason.

  • Curry has been out for the last 15 games since January 30.
  • Curry is due for another evaluation on March 21.
  • The earliest Curry could return to play is March 25 when the Brooklyn Nets come to Chase Center.

The players

Stephen Curry

A 17-year veteran and star guard for the Golden State Warriors who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

Draymond Green

A longtime teammate of Curry's on the Warriors who expressed optimism about Curry's eventual return.

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What they’re saying

“My confidence level is high ultimately because I know he's going to put in all the work and do everything to get back and if his body allows him to get back, I know he will. He's not just one to shut it down.”

— Draymond Green, Warriors player (San Francisco Chronicle)

“You're never going to see him rattled, but I know him well enough. It's been a little challenging. Needless to stay, he's staying around the guys, staying positive. He's texting me today like 'Keep going, I know it's tough, but I promise you, I'm coming back.' He does a great job of staying in it, even when he's not here or playing.”

— Draymond Green, Warriors player (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Curry's extended absence is a significant challenge for the Warriors, who are fighting to secure a playoff spot. However, his veteran leadership and commitment to recovery provide hope that he will return to the court and help lead the team to the postseason.