Stephen Curry’s Mysterious Quad Injury: What This Unexpected Setback Means for the Warriors’ Season

In a twist that might just surprise even the most die-hard Warriors devotees, there’s a silver lining to Stephen Curry’s latest setback. Blowing out of a game limping with a quad contusion isn’t the kind of news that sparks joy — yet, considering what’s at stake, it’s a hell of a lot better than an ankle or knee injury, as Coach Steve Kerr noted. Curry’s sidelined for at least a week, which means missing key matchups against New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and a road test in Philadelphia. While the Dubs sit at an uneasy 10-10, his absence underscores just how central he remains to the team’s offense, where they’ve struggled mightily without him on the floor. And it’s not just Curry nursing wounds; Jonathan Kuminga, DeAnthony Melton, and Al Horford are also out, compounding the challenges ahead. So yeah, it’s not exactly a picnic—but there’s reason for cautious optimism amid the setbacks. LEARN MORE

Believe it or not, this is something for Warriors fans to be thankful for.

Stephen Curry is expected to miss at least a week, and maybe a little longer, with a quad contusion, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania. That follows what the Warriors reported and what their coach, Steve Kerr, said postgame on Wednesday.

“When I heard it was a quad, I was actually relieved. Better than an ankle or a knee,” Kerr said of Curry, who left the game with 32.5 seconds remaining and limped directly to the locker room.

If Curry is out a week, he would miss at least three games: at home against New Orleans and Oklahoma City, followed by going on the road to Philadelphia. Curry is averaging 27.9 points a game, shooting 39.1% from beyond the arc, and it is still his gravity and scoring that is the hub of Golden State’s offense — the Warriors’ offense has been 10.8 points per 100 possessions worse with Curry off the court this season. Not a good sign for an offense that is already in the bottom 10 in the league with him.

The 10-10 Warriors also are without Jonathan Kuminga, DeAnthony Melton and Al Horford due to injuries.