In a heartbreaking moment for the Golden State Warriors, rising wing Moses Moody suffered a season-ending torn left patellar tendon during the team’s 137-131 overtime victory over the Dallas Mavericks on March 23, 2026. The injury occurred late in overtime at American Airlines Center when Moody planted to finish a breakaway dunk and went down clutching his left knee, eventually leaving the court on a stretcher.
The news sent shockwaves through the organization and the broader NBA community. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr noted that imaging showed no additional cartilage or bone damage—a small silver lining ahead of Moody’s upcoming surgery—but the 23-year-old will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
Before the devastating setback, Moody had been enjoying the most complete basketball of his young career. In his final game, he exploded for 23 points, three rebounds, three assists, two blocks, and three steals, showcasing elite two-way play that had earned him a steady role in Golden State’s rotation. This season, he started 49 of 60 games and posted career highs across the board, including 12.1 points per game and a franchise-notable 40.1% from beyond the arc.
Shortly after the injury, former Warriors teammate Jonathan Kuminga—now with the Atlanta Hawks—shared a raw, emotional response on Threads that quickly went viral. In just six words, Kuminga wrote:
“Not my brother mo money bro🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️”
The message, referencing Moody’s popular nickname “Mo Money,” instantly underscored the deep bond between the two players who entered the league together as part of Golden State’s 2021 draft class.
Kuminga, selected seventh overall, and Moody, taken 14th, were viewed as foundational pieces for the Warriors’ post-championship future. They spent nearly five seasons developing side-by-side, competing for minutes in Steve Kerr’s system while learning from veterans like Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. Their shared journey created a brotherly connection that clearly hasn’t faded.
Kuminga was traded to the Hawks on February 5, 2026, after struggling for consistent playing time in Golden State. Yet his immediate reaction to Moody’s injury proved that distance and new uniforms haven’t changed their relationship. The heartfelt post stood out among the many tributes from across the league, reminding fans of the personal toll these injuries take on tight-knit groups of young players.
For the Warriors, Moody’s absence creates a major void during a pivotal stretch of the season. The team must now reshuffle its rotation and find replacements for his defensive versatility, hustle, and improving offensive production as they fight for postseason positioning.
Moody faces a lengthy recovery following surgery, with expectations that he’ll miss significant time into the 2026-27 season as well. Warriors fans and the entire NBA are sending well-wishes for a full return to the form he was displaying before the injury.
Kuminga’s simple six-word message captured the raw emotion of the moment perfectly: two young warriors who rose together, now facing the harsh realities of the NBA from different cities, yet still very much connected as brothers. The bond forged in 2021 remains strong—no injury can change that.