Warriors' Curry, Porzingis out vs. Kings

Golden State hosts Sacramento in key Western Conference matchup

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:10pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstracted basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, with the players' forms broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Warriors' playoff push faces a major obstacle with the injuries to Curry and Porzingis, forcing the team to rely on other players to step up against a tough Kings squad.Houston Today

The Golden State Warriors will be without star players Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis when they host the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Warriors are looking to snap a four-game losing streak, but will have to do so without two of their top scorers due to injuries.

Why it matters

The Warriors are fighting to stay in playoff contention in the Western Conference, so losing Curry and Porzingis is a significant blow. The Kings, meanwhile, are also in the playoff hunt, so this game could have major implications for the postseason race.

The details

Curry is out with a left ankle sprain, while Porzingis is sidelined with a right knee issue. Both players suffered their respective injuries in the Warriors' recent loss to the Houston Rockets. Golden State is already dealing with a 36-42 record and will need other players to step up in the absence of their two leading scorers.

  • The Warriors host the Kings on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Curry and Porzingis were injured in the Warriors' loss to the Rockets on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

A star point guard for the Golden State Warriors and one of the best shooters in NBA history.

Kristaps Porzingis

A versatile big man who was acquired by the Warriors in a trade earlier this season to bolster their frontcourt.

Sacramento Kings

The Warriors' opponent, a Western Conference team also fighting for a playoff spot.

Houston Rockets

The team that defeated the Warriors in their most recent game, contributing to Golden State's current four-game losing streak.

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What they’re saying

“Losing Steph and KP is a big blow, but we have to find a way to get it done without them. The guys are ready to step up and compete.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors will need to rely on other players to step up in the absence of Curry and Porzingis. Their next game after hosting the Kings is a road matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on April 9th.

The takeaway

The Warriors' playoff hopes have taken a hit with the injuries to their two star players. They'll need to find a way to win games without Curry and Porzingis in order to keep their postseason dreams alive.