Curry Knee Injury Update
Stephen Curry underwent a second MRI confirming "patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner's knee) with no structural damage" and will miss at least five more games since being sidelined January 30. The Warriors star will be re-evaluated in ten days as Golden State prepares for a crucial stretch without their leader. Some predict an NBA exit after 2026-27, though Curry told People magazine he's not retiring soon.
This isn't the first time the 37-year-old has dealt with knee issues; he's had multiple knee-related injuries reported throughout his career, including in November 2023 and several instances in January 2025. A previous left leg ligament injury in February 2023 sidelined him for 11 games. The Warriors have struggled in Curry's absence this season, posting a 7-12 record in games without him. His injury comes at a difficult time for the team, which currently sits in 8th place in the competitive Western Conference standings with a 29-27 record. Golden State's upcoming schedule is challenging. In the next ten days, while Curry is out, they are slated to face the Memphis Grizzlies, Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Clippers, all crucial games for their playoff positioning. Despite turning 38 in March, Curry is averaging 27.2 points per game this season, which is higher than his career average of 24.8. He is currently the seventh-oldest active player in the league. Regarding his future, Curry told People magazine he isn't putting pressure on a retirement timeline, saying "Thinking about the end robs you of the now." His current contract with the Warriors runs through the 2026-27 season, for which he has a salary of $62.6 million.
