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Stephen Curry will not play for the Golden State Warriors in their March 5, 2026 game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The guard remains out as he continues to recover from a right knee problem.Golden State enters the road game dealing with several injuries, and Curry’s absence continues to affect the lineup. The latest injury report lists him as out, with no indication that he has been cleared to return.
Why is Stephen Curry ruled out for Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets game (March 5, 2026)
Stephen Curry has been ruled out for the March 5 game in Houston. The Warriors listed him on the official injury report with a right knee issue.The injury has already caused Curry to miss more than 20 games this season.
The team has taken a cautious approach to his recovery and has not yet moved him to questionable or probable status.
Without Curry, Golden State loses its main ball-handler and leading scoring option. Other players in the backcourt will take on a larger role in the offense during the game against Houston.
Latest update on Curry’s knee injury
Stephen Curry is recovering from patellofemoral pain in his right knee, often called runner’s knee. The condition has required treatment and monitoring over the past several weeks.
In late February, the Golden State Warriors said Curry would miss at least 10 days while undergoing treatment and additional imaging. The team planned to review his status after that period rather than listing him day to day.As of March 4-5, Curry’s status has not changed. He remains out for the Rockets game and has not been cleared for a return.
Golden State Warriors injury report for the Rockets game (March 5, 2026)
Golden State has several players unavailable or uncertain for the matchup. • Stephen Curry - out (right knee) • Jimmy Butler - out for season (knee) • Kristaps Porzingis - out (illness) • Moses Moody - out (wrist/upper-body), expected back later in March • Seth Curry - out (back) • Will Richard - out (ankle) • Gary Payton II - questionable (ankle)
Current Warriors roster context for the 2025-26 season
| Player | Role/notes for 2025-26 season |
| Stephen Curry | Injured star point guard, out vs. Rockets |
| Jimmy Butler | Veteran wing, out for season with knee injury |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Stretch big, out vs. Rockets with illness |
| Draymond Green | Defensive leader and playmaker, expected to play |
| Seth Curry | Backcourt shooter, currently out with back issue |
| Moses Moody | Young wing, sidelined with wrist/shoulder issues |
| Brandin Podziemski | Versatile guard, set for bigger on-ball role |
| Gary Payton II | Defensive guard, questionable with ankle |
| Al Horford | Veteran big, stabilizing front-court presence |
| Quinten Post | Reserve center, depth behind Porzingis/Horford |
| Will Richard | Rookie guard, out with ankle injury |
| Gui Santos | Wing depth and energy off the bench |
| De’Anthony Melton | Two-way guard, key perimeter defender |
| L.J. Cryer, Malevy Leons, Pat Spencer, Nate Williams | Depth/rotation options depending on matchup |
How Stephen Curry’s absence affects the Golden State Warriors tonight
With Stephen Curry unavailable, Golden State will rely more on other players to handle the ball and create offense. Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton are expected to take on more responsibility in the backcourt.Also read: Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 5, 2026)Draymond Green may also handle more playmaking duties. The frontcourt rotation, including Al Horford, will need to provide stability while the team plays without its starting point guard.
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