The Golden State Warriors have confirmed that Stephen Curry will not participate in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game this weekend in Los Angeles — and he is also expected to sit out the team’s final two games before the break.
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Coach Steve Kerr delivered the update Monday (February 9, 2026):
“He will not play [against] San Antonio. He will not play in the All-Star game.”
Curry has already missed the last four games due to patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) in his right knee. He will also sit out tonight vs. the Memphis Grizzlies and Wednesday vs. the San Antonio Spurs — Golden State’s final contests before the All-Star pause.
The Warriors are prioritizing long-term health over short-term accolades for their 37-year-old franchise cornerstone, who was voted an All-Star starter (his 12th selection and the only starter over age 31).
Injury Timeline & Recovery Approach
First appeared on injury report ~2 weeks ago after swelling/soreness from an individual workout in Minneapolis (initially labeled patellofemoral inflammation).Played through discomfort vs. Minnesota, sat out Jan. 26 rematch.Returned Jan. 28 (Utah) and Jan. 30 (Detroit), where it worsened mid-third quarter (grimaced after drive, limped off, iced knee postgame).Kerr confirmed the plan: rest through break, rehab in San Francisco, target return after All-Star festivities (earliest Feb. 19 vs. Boston).
Curry described the careful process:
“It’s different than last year, but something that will heal… If I come back too early, it could flare up. It’s something we still have to monitor and injury-manage.”
Runner’s knee (overuse inflammation around the kneecap) is exacerbated by Curry’s relentless off-ball movement, cutting, and change-of-direction demands — making load management critical to avoid chronic issues or cartilage wear.
Warriors’ Precarious Position
Record: 28-25 (8th in West)Without Curry (and Jimmy Butler out for season — ACL tear), they’ve struggled to close games and generate consistent offense.
Kristaps Porziņģis (acquired at deadline) remains out through break (Achilles/illness recovery) — earliest debut Feb. 19.Playoff cushion: 3.5 games out of top 6, but 7 games clear of 11th — modest buffer in loaded West.
The team is betting caution now preserves Curry for a meaningful postseason push — but the next two games (Memphis, San Antonio) will be tough without him.
Pat Spencer Steps Into Expanded Role
With Curry sidelined, undrafted guard Pat Spencer (recently converted from two-way to standard roster) is expected to see increased minutes. In 36 games:
5.8 PPG, 2.9 APG, 2.2 RPG in 14.4 MPGIn 5 starts: 14.6 PPG, 5.4 APG, 5.0 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 54.2% from three
Spencer’s playmaking and energy will be crucial in holding the fort.
Warriors fans — how concerned are you about this stretch without Curry? Do you trust the team can survive until he returns? And is the conservative approach the right call, or should they push him back sooner? Let me know your thoughts below — the break can’t come soon enough.