Warriors Star Steph Curry Sidelined with Knee Injury

Two-time MVP to miss at least 5 games, will be re-evaluated in 10 days

Feb. 27, 2026 at 4:47am

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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will miss at least the next five games due to a knee injury suffered in a recent game against the Detroit Pistons. An MRI revealed no structural damage, but Curry will be re-evaluated in 10 days as the team takes a cautious approach to his recovery.

Why it matters

Curry is the centerpiece of the Warriors' offense and his absence will be a significant blow to the team's playoff push. The Warriors are currently in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, so Curry's health will be crucial down the stretch.

The details

Curry suffered the knee injury in the second half of the Warriors' game against the Pistons on January 30th. An MRI revealed no structural issues, but the team will hold him out for at least the next five games as he undergoes further evaluation and treatment. The Warriors are taking a cautious approach to ensure Curry is fully healthy for the postseason.

  • Curry suffered the knee injury on January 30th during a game against the Detroit Pistons.
  • Curry will be re-evaluated in 10 days.

The players

Stephen Curry

A two-time NBA MVP and the centerpiece of the Golden State Warriors' offense.

Anthony Slater

An ESPN reporter who broke the news of Curry's injury timeline.

Shams Charania

An NBA reporter for The Athletic who also reported on Curry's injury.

Nirav Pandya

A professor of orthopedic surgery at UCSF who provided medical analysis on Curry's injury.

Brett Siegel

A reporter for ClutchPoints who provided additional context on the Warriors' view of Curry's injury.

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What they’re saying

“Good news that the new MRI did not show any structural abnormalities. The key is now getting the pain and swelling under control such that he can perform effectively on the court and not risk secondary injury. Rest and rehab are key with "runner's knee" as this is irritation of the tissues around the front of the knee.”

— Nirav Pandya, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, UCSF

“The organization does not view this as a major concern heading into the final stretch run of the regular season, and the situation has been described as the franchise operating with an abundance of caution, team sources told ClutchPoints.”

— Brett Siegel, Reporter, ClutchPoints

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