Warriors Fans Devastated After Latest Injury Setback

Al Horford exits early against Timberwolves, adding to Golden State's mounting injury woes.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 3:12am

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The Golden State Warriors' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night went from bad to worse, as veteran center Al Horford was forced to exit early due to calf tightness. This came after the team had already scratched Draymond Green from the lineup due to a lower-back issue. Warriors fans expressed their frustration on social media, with the team's championship aspirations this season appearing increasingly out of reach amid a rash of key injuries.

Why it matters

The Warriors were expected to contend for another NBA title this season, but their roster has been decimated by injuries to several key players, including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and now Al Horford. These setbacks have the team fighting just to secure a favorable Play-In tournament seed, a far cry from their usual championship-or-bust mentality.

The details

Horford, who joined the Warriors in the offseason after a second stint with the Boston Celtics, was making his 12th start of the season. He was ruled out for the remainder of the game against the Timberwolves after just five minutes on the court due to the calf issue. This left the Warriors without another key starter, compounding their injury woes that have also sidelined Curry since before the All-Star break and resulted in Butler being ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.

  • Horford exited the game against the Timberwolves on March 14, 2026.
  • Draymond Green was scratched from the lineup due to a lower-back issue on the same night.

The players

Al Horford

A veteran center who joined the Warriors in the offseason after a second stint with the Boston Celtics.

Draymond Green

A veteran forward for the Warriors who was scratched from the lineup against the Timberwolves due to a lower-back issue.

Stephen Curry

The Warriors' star guard who has been sidelined since before the All-Star break due to a knee issue.

Jimmy Butler

The Warriors' forward who was ruled out for the season with a torn ACL.

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What they’re saying

“Terrible... it's been that type of a season..”

— @WarriorsAdamo (Twitter)

“Yup, just want we needed another injury”

— @PeeDubb2 (Twitter)

“Something had to happen to the Warriors — Kerr's starting five tonight was way too big.”

— @ogildelgado (Twitter)

“This season is a complete waste. I hope Kerr dont get extension because this team needs a really good coach.”

— @00000Joanna (Twitter)

“cant be happy for a single game”

— @kentrellsfan (Twitter)

What’s next

The Warriors will need to closely monitor the status of Horford and Green as they continue their push for a Play-In tournament berth. The team is also awaiting updates on Curry's recovery timeline.

The takeaway

The Warriors' championship aspirations have been derailed by a rash of key injuries this season, leaving fans frustrated and the team's future uncertain. The team's depth and coaching will be tested as they fight to salvage a playoff spot amid these setbacks.