Warriors Face Devastating Blow as Draymond Green Joins Curry and Butler on Injury List—Playoff Hopes in Jeopardy?

It’s become painfully clear that the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 campaign hinges on the health and hustle of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler — a trio whose combined age clocks in well past 100. And, wouldn’t you know it, the injury bug has already started circulating aggressively. Thursday’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers was all but doomed after Curry and Butler sat out, and then Green hobbled off the court with what appeared to be a foot injury, leaving fans and fantasy owners alike holding their breath. Though the severity remains a mystery, the cautious decision to bench Green mid-game speaks volumes about the Warriors’ ongoing battle with durability — a barrier that’s already put their 11-11 record uncomfortably close to the play-in zone. It’s a nerve-wracking scenario, especially when you consider Curry’s quad injury has sidelined him for multiple games, and Butler’s knee issues are lingering just as ominously. If these vets can’t find their footing soon, the rest of the season might just slip through Golden State’s fingers like sand. LEARN MORE

The Golden State Warriors bet their 2025-26 season on the trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler, all of them 35 years or older. It might not be a surprise they’re now encountering injury issues.

With Curry and Butler already out Thursday, the Warriors saw Green exit their game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday with a foot injury, limping to the locker room in the second quarter. He was later ruled out for the rest of the game.

Green finished with 3 points on 1-of-3 shooting and 3 rebounds in 9 minutes.

Draymond Green limping on his right foot/ankle after grabbing at it. Steve Kerr called him out of the game and he went to the locker room slowly. pic.twitter.com/JQ2gWEFVkV

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 5, 2025

The severity of Green’s injury is unknown. It’s quite possible the decision to rule him out was entirely precautionary with the team down 22 points at halftime, but it still underscores Golden State’s current struggles to stay healthy.

Curry missed his third straight game Thursday with a quad injury and is guaranteed to miss at least two more. Butler exited Wednesday’s game with a knee injury and was questionable for Thursday before being ruled out.

Ideally, all three of Curry, Butler and Green will be playing again by this time next week, but the team’s record was 11-11 entering Thursday, which is currently play-in tournament territory.