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