After hopes that Steph Curry will be rested and ready in time for the Golden State Warriors’ first post-All-Star-break game against the Boston Celtics, those hopes were quickly dashed.
Still bothered by what was diagnosed as “patellofemoral pain syndrome,” or commonly known as “runner’s knee,” Curry will miss tomorrow night’s game against the Celtics, his sixth consecutive missed game.
Steph Curry is OUT tomorrow night against the Celtics @NBCSWarriors
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) February 19, 2026
Steve Kerr calls it "unfortunate." Curry did not feel right yet and did not practice today. He's meeting with the training staff tonight
Furthermore, it will be the 17th game of the season that Curry will miss. Any more will automatically disqualify him for regular-season awards.
Curry and the team’s training staff held Curry back from team activities and workouts, reportedly because Curry felt that his knee wasn’t ready.
Steve Kerr said Warriors' training staff and Steph Curry opted against the full workout tonight when he reported not feeling it ready. Called the "runner's knee" issue Curry is dealing with nebulous.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 19, 2026
"We've got to be certain. He's got to be certain."https://t.co/k0GEYnQOC0
Furthermore, per Steve Kerr, there is a chance that Curry will undergo another MRI on his injured knee.
Kerr says there's a chance Steph may get another MRI. He said Steph knew something in the knee still wasn't feeling right and knew he wasn't ready for a full workout.
— Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) February 19, 2026