Warriors injury scare
Golden State’s Moses Moody exited a game with a suspected patellar tendon issue—media compared the vibe to past serious knee injuries like Jimmy Butler’s scare—which could affect playoff rotations and fantasy lineups. (x.com)
Moody’s injury happened late in overtime of Golden State’s 137-131 win over the Dallas Mavericks on March 23, 2026, following a steal of rookie Cooper Flagg with about 1:12 remaining in OT. (warriorswire.usatoday.com)) He paced the Warriors that night, finishing with 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, four 3-pointers, three rebounds, three assists and three steals in 34 minutes before the play that ended his night. (hoopsrumors.com)) Head coach Steve Kerr said after the game “we don’t know what it is, but it sure looked bad,” and the team reported an on-site MRI at the American Airlines Center immediately after the contest. (hoopsrumors.com)) The Warriors confirmed Moody will undergo further imaging and evaluation on Tuesday; he had just returned to action after missing nine consecutive games earlier this month with a sprained right wrist, according to the team’s March 21 update. (hoopsrumors.com)) Moody is in the first year of a three-year, $39 million extension he signed before his fourth season, a contract detail the team will factor in as it evaluates short-term rotation plans. (espn.com)) The organization is awaiting formal MRI results before issuing a timeline, and the Warriors pointed to Jimmy Butler’s season-ending torn right ACL in January as an example of how quickly a knee diagnosis can reshape playoff availability. (usatoday.com))
