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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (Image via: Getty Images)
Stephen Curry will not play for the Golden State Warriors against the Utah Jazz on March 9, 2026. The guard remains out with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, the same injury that has kept him sidelined for several games and forced him to miss the 2026 All-Star Game.Golden State has been cautious with Curry’s recovery. Medical checks have shown improvement, but the team has decided to hold him out until at least March 13. That means he will miss another game as the Warriors continue their push for a Western Conference play-in spot.
Stephen Curry’s knee injury and recent absence
Stephen Curry first aggravated his right knee in late January during a game against the Detroit Pistons. The issue was diagnosed as patellofemoral syndrome along with bone bruising.
An MRI confirmed the problem, and the team initially listed him as day-to-day.The injury carried into February, leading to Curry being ruled out of the 2026 All-Star Game so he could focus on recovery. Another evaluation on March 1 showed that he needed at least another week before returning to the court.Stephen Curry has now missed 11 games. Before the injury, he appeared in 39 games this season and averaged 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds at age 37.
The Warriors have struggled during his absence. They hold a 9-15 record in games Curry has missed this season. Golden State enters the matchup with a 32-31 record, which places them eighth in the Western Conference standings.Without Curry, players such as Brandin Podziemski and Draymond Green have taken on larger roles. Podziemski has handled more scoring responsibilities, while Green continues to lead the defense.
Golden State Warriors injury report vs Utah Jazz (March 9, 2026)
The Golden State Warriors have several players listed on the injury report before the game at Delta Center, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET.
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Stephen Curry | Out | Right knee patellofemoral pain |
| Jimmy Butler III | Out | Right ACL surgery (season) |
| Moses Moody | Out | Right wrist sprain |
| Al Horford | Out | Left toe injury |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | Out | Injury management/illness |
| Will Richard | Questionable | Right ankle sprain |
| Seth Curry | Probable | Left sciatic nerve irritation |
With several players unavailable, Golden State will rely on Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Trayce Jackson-Davis to carry a larger workload.
Utah Jazz injury report vs Golden State Warriors before March 9 matchup
Utah Jazz are also dealing with injuries ahead of the game. The Jazz have a 19-45 record and sit 14th in the Western Conference.Lauri Markkanen will miss the game with a right hip impingement.
He leads the team in scoring this season with 26.7 points per game.
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Lauri Markkanen | Out | Right hip impingement |
| Walker Kessler | Out | Left shoulder labrum |
| Jusuf Nurkic | Out | Nose surgery (season) |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Out | Left knee PVNS growth (season) |
| Isaiah Collier | Questionable | Personal reasons/illness |
Keyonte George is also dealing with illness and may be a late decision. Utah will likely rely more on younger players such as Cody Williams and Taylor Hendricks.
Golden State Warriors aim to complete season sweep against Utah
Golden State has already beaten Utah three times this season. The Warriors won the earlier matchups 134-117 and 140-124 along with another victory in the series.Also read: Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 9, 2026)Stephen Curry played a major role in those games, averaging 29.7 points against the Jazz. With him unavailable, Golden State will look to its remaining players to finish the season series with another win.
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