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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 Memphis Grizzlies on February 25, 2026. The team has ruled him out due to right knee pain diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome.He has now missed back-to-back games after sitting out against the New Orleans Pelicans. An MRI taken after the All-Star break showed bone bruising but no structural damage. The Warriors plan to re-evaluate him in about 10 days.
Why is Stephen Curry sidelined tonight vs the Memphis Grizzlies? (February 25, 2026)
Stephen Curry's injury affects the area around the kneecap. It limits movement and makes it difficult to handle the physical load of a game. The Golden State Warriors confirmed his status as “Out” in the official injury report released at 2:30 PM ET before the game at FedExForum.Golden State is 7-12 in games without Curry this season. His absence changes how the team plays. The offense slows down, and there is less shooting from outside.
Golden State Warriors dealing with multiple injuries vs Grizzlies (February 25, 2026)
Golden State Warriors will be without several players for this game.
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Stephen Curry | Out | Right Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome |
| Jimmy Butler III | Out | Right ACL; Surgery |
| De’Anthony Melton | Out | Left Knee; Injury Management |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Out | Illness |
| LJ Cryer | Out | G League - Two-Way |
| Nate Williams | Out | G League - Two-Way |
| Draymond Green | Questionable | Left Low Back; Injury Management |
With this lineup, the team will rely more on Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski. If Draymond Green plays, he will have a key role on both ends. Jonathan Kuminga, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Buddy Hield are also expected to take on more responsibility.
Grizzlies also missing key players vs Warriors (February 25, 2026)
Memphis is also dealing with injuries.
| Player | Status | Injury Details |
| Ja Morant | Out | Left Elbow; UCL Sprain |
| Jaren Jackson Jr. | Available | No injury listed |
| Santi Aldama | Out | Right Knee; Injury Management |
| Brandon Clarke | Out | Right Calf; Strain |
| Zach Edey | Out | Left Ankle; Stress Reaction |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Out | Right 5th Finger; Surgery Recovery |
With Morant out, Memphis will depend on Jaren Jackson Jr. along with Jaylen Wells and Scotty Pippen Jr.
Warriors vs Grizzlies Game outlook (February 25, 2026)
Golden State is coming off a 113-109 loss to New Orleans. Without Curry, the team has fewer scoring options.Also read: Golden State Warriors vs Memphis Grizzlies injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 25, 2026)Both teams are competing for position in the Western Conference. Memphis has the edge at home, especially with Golden State missing key players. For the Warriors, this game depends on how their role players perform until Curry returns.
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