The Golden State Warriors have announced that Steph Curry will not play in their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 27. This decision is part of a load management strategy for Curry, who has been dealing with knee tendinitis. Head coach Steve Kerr shared the update during a radio interview, emphasizing the team’s focus on Curry’s long-term health.
“Steph’s had the knee issue for a couple of weeks,” Kerr explained. “We want to stay in front of it, and part of that is resting him during back-to-back games.”
This will be the sixth game Curry has missed this season, with the possibility of additional absences as the team monitors his knee condition. “A couple of weeks ago, when the knee issue started, we really wanted to make sure we’re staying in front of it. Part of staying in front of it is not playing in both ends of back-to-backs for now,” Kerr reiterated.
Anthony Slater of The Athletic also confirmed the update on X, writing:
“Steph Curry will not play in Los Angeles against the Clippers tomorrow night. Managing his knee tendinitis on the front side of a back-to-back. Warriors are at home vs Clippers on Saturday night. Draymond Green is questionable vs Clippers.”
Curry’s absence comes after a standout performance in the Warriors’ Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite scoring 38 points, including eight in the final 26 seconds to force overtime, the Warriors narrowly lost 115-113.
After the game, Curry acknowledged the need for rest, admitting that managing his knee issue has been a continuous challenge. Currently sitting at 15-14, the Warriors have struggled recently, losing 11 of their last 14 games and slipping to 10th place in the Western Conference, according to ESPN. With Curry sidelined and uncertainty around Draymond Green’s availability, the Warriors face a tough test in their upcoming matchup against the Clippers.
