Warriors Suffer More Injuries in Loss to Timberwolves

Golden State's injury woes continue as they drop fourth straight game

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:07pm

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The Golden State Warriors lost four more players to injuries during their 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Draymond Green, Quinten Post, Al Horford, and Seth Curry all left the game due to various ailments, adding to the team's growing list of health issues. The Warriors have now lost four straight games and nine of their last 12, leaving them in ninth place in the Western Conference.

Why it matters

The Warriors' injury crisis is severely hampering their ability to compete this season. With key players like Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler already sidelined, the team is struggling to find consistency and stay healthy. This latest setback puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy as they head into a difficult six-game road trip.

The details

Draymond Green was ruled out 30 minutes before tip-off due to lower back soreness, while Quinten Post suffered a sprained left ankle during the game. Al Horford exited with right calf tightness, and Seth Curry left with left adductor soreness. Coach Steve Kerr said Horford likely faces a multi-game absence due to his calf strain.

  • The Warriors lost to the Timberwolves on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Draymond Green

A veteran forward for the Golden State Warriors who was ruled out of the game due to lower back soreness.

Quinten Post

A Warriors player who suffered a sprained left ankle during the game against the Timberwolves.

Al Horford

A veteran center for the Warriors who left the game with a right calf strain and is expected to miss multiple games.

Seth Curry

A guard for the Warriors who exited the game with left adductor soreness.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“We're going through it for sure. But you saw how hard the guys played and stayed in it and got the fans into it. We can't ask anything more of our players right now what they're giving effort-wise and playing together. But yeah, we're about as beaten up as any team.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (NBC Bay Area)

What’s next

The Warriors will begin a six-game road trip on Sunday, facing tough opponents like the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. Coach Kerr said the team will have to be cautious with Horford's calf injury and not rush him back.

The takeaway

The Warriors' injury crisis has severely hampered their ability to compete this season, putting their playoff hopes in jeopardy. With key players like Curry and Butler already sidelined, the team is struggling to find consistency and stay healthy, which could have long-term implications for their championship aspirations.