Warriors' Moses Moody undergoes successful surgery for ruptured patellar tendon

The young guard will begin rehab immediately and provide updates in September

Mar. 29, 2026 at 4:18am

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Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody underwent successful surgery to repair his ruptured left patellar tendon. He will be sidelined indefinitely and will begin rehab immediately, with updates on his progress to be provided during training camp in September.

Why it matters

Moody was enjoying a breakout campaign, starting 60 games and averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. His injury is a significant setback for the Warriors, who are currently 36-38 and holding the 10th spot in the Western Conference standings.

The details

Moody suffered the season-ending injury during the Warriors' win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 23. Less than a week later, he underwent successful surgery to repair the ruptured tendon and will begin rehab immediately.

  • Moody suffered the injury on March 23, 2026.
  • Moody underwent successful surgery on March 29, 2026.
  • Updates on Moody's progress will be provided during training camp in September 2026.

The players

Moses Moody

A 23-year-old guard for the Golden State Warriors who was enjoying a breakout campaign before suffering a season-ending patellar tendon injury.

Golden State Warriors

An NBA team based in San Francisco, California that is currently 36-38 and holding the 10th spot in the Western Conference standings.

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What they’re saying

“Moses Moody underwent successful surgery to repair his ruptured left patellar tendon. He will be sidelined indefinitely and will begin rehab immediately. Updates on his progress will be provided during training camp in September.”

— Brett Siegel, NBA Insider

What’s next

The Warriors will finish preparations for their next matchup, taking on the Denver Nuggets on March 29 at 10 p.m. ET.

The takeaway

Moody's injury is a significant setback for the Warriors, who are already dealing with other injuries and struggling to maintain a playoff position in the Western Conference. The team will have to find a way to replace Moody's production and contributions as he begins the long road to recovery.