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Warriors' Stephen Curry (knee) won't play in All-Star Game

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SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss this weekend's All-Star Game because of his lingering right knee issue.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced the news before the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, the fourth straight matchup Curry has missed because of patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner's knee.

Curry also will sit out Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. The team said it is hopeful he will return to the lineup after the All-Star break Feb. 19 at home against the Boston Celtics.

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SAN FRANCISCO — Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed before Monday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies Warriors star guard Stephen Curry, who remains out because of runner’s knee, will be out until after the All-Star break. Curry will miss his fifth-straight game against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night and Kerr said he will also miss Sunday’s All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Kerr is hopeful Curry will be able to return in the Warriors’ first game after the break against the Boston Celtics on Feb. 19th.

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Why Warriors should be extra careful bringing Steph Curry back from knee injury

With the Warriors three months into a 2025-26 NBA season now certain to land far short of their expectations, there should be zero doubt about how to proceed with Stephen Curry’s tender right knee.

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“I think there's a good chance that he doesn't play ‘til after the break,” coach Steve Kerr told reporters Saturday before the Warriors and Lakers tipped off in Los Angeles.

That’s prudent. Curry has hobbled through various levels of discomfort since banging his right knee in November. He took another blow on Jan. 30 that so aggravated it he was forced from the game. He was diagnosed with “runner’s knee,” which generally requires at least three weeks to subside.

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