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The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry when they play the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 7 at Paycom Center. Curry has been ruled out with right patellofemoral pain syndrome in his knee.The injury has kept the 37-year-old out for more than a month. Golden State is currently eighth in the Western Conference and trying to stay in the playoff race while dealing with several injuries.
How Stephen Curry’s knee injury developed
Stephen Curry first aggravated his knee during a January 26 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He returned briefly and played against the Detroit Pistons on January 30, but the issue did not improve and he was shut down again.
An MRI later confirmed patellofemoral pain syndrome, often described as runner’s knee, along with bone bruising. The injury forced Curry out indefinitely.
He was re-evaluated on March 1. The team said the knee had improved but did not set a date for his return. Curry has missed at least 10 games. Head coach Steve Kerr has said the team does not want to rush him back and is focused on having him healthy for the playoffs.
Golden State Warriors injury report vs Thunder (March 7, 2026)
Golden State will enter the game with several players on the injury report.
| Player | Status | Injury/Details |
| Stephen Curry | Out | Right patellofemoral pain syndrome |
| Jimmy Butler III | Out (season) | Right ACL surgery |
| Seth Curry | Questionable | Left sciatic nerve irritation |
| De’Anthony Melton | Questionable | Left knee injury |
| Moses Moody | Out | Right wrist sprain |
| Kristaps Porziņģis | Out/Questionable | Illness |
| Gary Payton II | Probable/Questionable | Left ankle sprain |
| Will Richard | Questionable | Right ankle sprain |
Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski are expected to be available and will likely take on larger roles.
Thunder injury report vs Golden State Warriors (March 7, 2026)
Oklahoma City also has several players out for this game. • Isaiah Hartenstein (calf contusion / soleus) - Out • Alex Caruso (hip contusion) - Out • Ajay Mitchell (abdominal strain / ankle) - Out • Branden Carlson (low back) - OutThe Thunder still have their main group available. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, and Luguentz Dort are expected to play.
Golden State Warriors adjusting without Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors have had to adjust during Stephen Curry’s absence. The team will rely on defense from Draymond Green and more ball handling from Podziemski.The Warriors recently won an overtime game against the Houston Rockets despite having only 10 available players. They now face a Thunder team that has won four straight games.Also read: Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 7, 2026)Stephen Curry’s return remains uncertain. For now, the Warriors continue to manage his recovery while trying to hold their position in the Western Conference standings.
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