in the ’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers on , at Chase Center. He is still out with a right knee issue that has kept him off the court for the entire month.
The Warriors have chosen not to rush him back. He had been working toward a return, but a setback forced the team to slow things down again. Even for a game like this, they are sticking with that plan.
Why is Stephen Curry sidelined for tonight’s Los Angeles Lakers’ game (February 28, 2026)
Stephen Curry is dealing with right patellofemoral pain syndrome, a condition that causes pain around the kneecap. It usually gets worse with movement like cutting, quick turns, and long minutes.
He has not played at all in February. There is no clear return date yet.
The expectation is that he will be back later in the season, but only when the knee is fully settled.
Golden State Warriors injury report for February 28, 2026
Golden State Warriors is missing several players for this game.
• Stephen Curry – Out (right patellofemoral pain syndrome)
• Seth Curry – Out (left sciatic nerve irritation)
• Jimmy Butler III – Out (right ACL recovery)
• Kristaps Porzingis – Questionable (illness)
• Draymond Green – Probable (low back management)
For the Lakers, Rui Hachimura is doubtful with an illness. Some bench players are also unavailable due to G League assignments.
Golden State Warriors 2025-26 roster and availability
|
Player |
Position |
Notes for Lakers game |
|
Stephen Curry |
Guard |
Out – right patellofemoral pain syndrome |
|
Seth Curry |
Guard |
Out – left sciatic nerve irritation |
|
Jimmy Butler III |
Forward |
Out – recovering from right ACL surgery |
|
Draymond Green |
Forward |
Probable – low back injury management |
|
Al Horford |
Center |
Active, in rotation |
|
Kristaps Porzingis |
Center |
Questionable – illness |
|
Moses Moody |
Guard |
Larger scoring role |
|
Brandin Podziemski |
Guard |
Playmaking and rebounding |
|
De’Anthony Melton |
Guard |
Two-way role |
|
Gary Payton II |
Guard |
Defense |
|
Gui Santos |
Forward |
Bench energy |
|
L. J. Cryer |
Guard |
Depth |
|
Malevy Leons |
Forward |
Defense and length |
|
Quinten Post |
Center |
Backup big |
|
Will Richard |
Guard |
Rookie depth |
|
Pat Spencer |
Guard |
Depth |
|
Nate Williams |
Guard |
Wing depth |
How the Golden State Warriors are playing without Curry (February 28, 2026)
Without Stephen Curry, the Warriors are spreading the workload. Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski are handling more of the scoring and ball movement.
In the frontcourt, Al Horford and Kristaps Porzingis help with spacing when available. On defense, De’Anthony Melton and Gary Payton II take on the tougher assignments.
