yahoo - 3/2/2026 4:29:32 AM - GMT (+2 )
Stephen Curry is expected to miss time with the Golden State Warriors due to an injury.
He has missed the team's last 10 games and is expected to miss the next five games. Golden State went 4-6 during his absence. Curry will be reevaluated again in 10 days, according to ESPN.
Curry's injury is listed as patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as "runner's knee.”
The Warriors are eighth in the Western Conference standings with a 31-29 overall record.
Curry appeared to be uncomfortable with his right knee during a game against the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30. He had a brace on his knee and was grabbing at it during the game.
What is runner’s knee?According to John Hopkins Medicine, runner's knee is when a person has “pain in front of the knee or around the kneecap (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).”
Who is Stephen Curry’s backup?Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer are expected to serve as the primary backup options while Curry remains out of the lineup.
Podziemski has averaged 12.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game in 60 games this season. Spencer has averaged 6.3 points, 3.5 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game in 44 games played.
When do Warriors play next?The Warriors will host the L.A. Clippers at the Chase Center on Monday, March 2, at 10 p.m. ET.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Steph Curry injury update: Warriors star out with runner's knee
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