Warriors Star Curry Out Against Nuggets

Golden State will be without its leading scorer for Sunday's matchup.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:48pm

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The Golden State Warriors will be without star point guard Steph Curry when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Curry will not play due to an ankle injury, saying the team is not rushing him back just for a potential play-in game.

Why it matters

Curry's absence is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are jockeying for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. The four-time NBA champion is Golden State's leading scorer and one of the league's most dominant players when healthy.

The details

Curry suffered the ankle injury in the Warriors' previous game against the Clippers. While the injury is not considered serious, the team is taking a cautious approach and holding him out of Sunday's contest against the Nuggets.

  • The Warriors and Nuggets will face off on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • Curry was injured in Golden State's game against the Clippers on March 27, 2026.

The players

Steph Curry

The star point guard and four-time NBA champion for the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“We're not bringing him back [only] for the play-in game,”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's ankle injury and provide updates on his status for future games.

The takeaway

Curry's absence is a significant setback for the Warriors as they push for a high playoff seed, but the team is taking a cautious approach to ensure their star player is fully healthy for the postseason.