Warriors Star Steph Curry Out at Least 5 More Games

Curry sidelined with right knee injury, team says he's making progress but not yet on the court

Mar. 2, 2026 at 6:15pm

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The Golden State Warriors announced that star player Stephen Curry will miss at least the next five games due to a right knee injury. Curry, who hasn't played since January 30th, is dealing with 'right patellofemoral pain syndrome,' also known as 'runner's knee.' The Warriors said Curry is making progress but has not yet returned to on-court activities.

Why it matters

Curry's absence is a significant blow to the Warriors, who are currently in 8th place in the Western Conference standings and have gone just 4-6 in the games he has missed before and after the All-Star break. The team will need to find a way to stay competitive in the playoff race without their superstar point guard.

The details

Curry will miss the Warriors' upcoming home game against the Los Angeles Clippers as well as a three-game road trip to Houston, Oklahoma City and Utah. He will also sit out a home game against the Chicago Bulls on March 10th. The soonest Curry could return is March 13th against the Minnesota Timberwolves, when the team will re-evaluate his injury status.

  • Curry hasn't played since January 30th.
  • Curry will miss at least the next 5 games.
  • The soonest Curry could return is March 13th.

The players

Stephen Curry

Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors.

Golden State Warriors

NBA team based in San Francisco, California.

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What’s next

The Warriors will re-evaluate Curry's injury status on March 13th to determine if he can return to the lineup.

The takeaway

Curry's extended absence is a major setback for the Warriors as they fight to maintain their playoff positioning in the competitive Western Conference. The team will need to find a way to stay competitive without their superstar point guard.