Steph Curry Announces Update After Two Missed Games

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Feb 6, 2026 11:19 AM ET

The Golden State Warriors absorbed a significant setback late in a 131-124 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30 when Steph Curry was forced to leave the game with a knee issue, casting immediate uncertainty over the team’s short-term outlook.

The injury occurred midway through the third quarter when Curry appeared uncomfortable after pushing off his right leg on a defensive possession. He briefly attempted to stay on the floor before heading to the locker room and was later ruled out. Golden State subsequently diagnosed him with patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as runner’s knee, a condition that involves pain and swelling around the kneecap.

The Warriors have since played two games without their franchise star, falling 113-94 at home to the Philadelphia 76ers before bouncing back with a narrow 101-97 road win over the Phoenix Suns. That split sets up another difficult test Saturday night, when Golden State faces LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena.

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry (30).© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Ahead of the Lakers game, Curry spoke with ESPN’s Anthony Slater and offered a cautiously optimistic update on his status.

“It’s trending in the right direction,” Curry said. “It’s different than last year, but something that will heal.”

Slater added that there’s no specific timeline for his return to the lineup. As a result, it’s unclear if Curry will be available against Los Angeles on Saturday.

Had a quick conversation last night with Steph Curry on his knee issue, the trade deadline and the Kristaps Porzingis addition

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— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2026

His latest injury is not entirely new. The issue first flared up two weeks ago during an individual workout, causing Curry to miss a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He then attempted to play through the discomfort in the following two contests before exiting against Detroit. Early last season, Curry also dealt with tendinitis in both knees, prompting the Warriors to carefully manage his workload.

Golden State’s caution is amplified by circumstance. The Warriors will be without Jimmy Butler III for the rest of the season after he suffered an ACL injury. They were also unable to land Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline despite heavy interest, which means Curry will be asked to shoulder even more offensive responsibility when he returns.

The front office did add reinforcements Thursday, acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in a deal that sent Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield to the Hawks, but Curry’s health remains central to everything the Warriors hope to accomplish moving forward.

The Warriors travel to L.A. with a 28-24 record, holding the eighth spot in the Western Conference. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ABC and the ESPN app.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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