The Golden State Warriors played without their superstar guard, Stephen Curry, against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The team ruled him out due to bilateral knee tendinitis management to keep him healthy for the long season.
According to Anthony Slater, head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Curry’s knees have been bothering him. The Warriors are prioritizing his availability for Wednesday’s crucial game against the Western Conference leaders, the Oklahoma City Thunder, who currently hold a 37-8 record.
Steph Curry is out tonight vs Jazz. Steve Kerr: “Knees are bothering him.” Warriors are hopeful he plays tomorrow vs Thunder.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 29, 2025
“With the back-to-back, we’re hopeful that he’ll play tomorrow. It felt like with three games in the next four nights with his knees where they are, let’s be smart about it and go from there,” Kerr said.
For Tuesday’s game against the Jazz, the Warriors started Dennis Schroder, Buddy Hield, Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
Golden State has already been struggling with injuries, playing without key contributors like Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green. The team has lost four of its last seven games and now has a 22-23 record following a tough loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Steve Kerr Discusses Managing Stephen Curry’s Minutes For The Season
The Warriors are taking a cautious approach with Stephen Curry, and the team hopes that careful management will keep him fresh for the rest of the season. After ruling him out for the game against the Jazz, Steve Kerr explained the decision and shared the need to manage Curry’s workload.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral NBA stories via Google! Follow Us
“We take it day-to-day, week-to-week, and it made sense to give him the night off and try to get him right for the rest of the week,” Kerr said, per ESPN.
Curry has dealt with injuries this season, particularly knee issues, causing him to miss several games. So far, he has played in 37 games, averaging 22.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.
