The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry for a while. An MRI showed an oblique abdominal tear, and the team says he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
What happened
- Curry made a three-pointer about 7½ minutes into the first quarter against Houston on Wednesday.
- As he backpedaled, he winced and grabbed his right side.
- He went to the locker room and did not return. He played just six minutes.
- The MRI was done that night, and the Warriors announced the tear the next day.
"He said he tweaked something in his abdominal area and said he’s never done it before," coach Steve Kerr said. Before the MRI results, Kerr admitted: "Concern is high."
Why it hurts so much
Curry was playing at an MVP level:
| Scoring | 30.6 points per game (2nd in the NBA) |
| Leading scorer | In six of Golden State’s eight wins |
| Team form | Warriors won eight straight after an 0-3 start |
Without him, Golden State lost 115-108 to the Rockets, which ended the eight-game winning streak (Nov. 11 scores).
How long will he be out?
The Warriors only said he will be re-evaluated in two weeks, which is around Nov. 26. Oblique injuries can be tricky. Players often need extra time after the re-evaluation before they’re back to full speed. So two weeks is the earliest he might return, not a promise.
Who steps up?
- Yaxel Lendeborg: Scored 25 points with 10 rebounds in the loss to Houston, and had 37 against the Clippers on Nov. 1.
- De’Anthony Melton: Scored 21 in that Clippers win.
Golden State will need more scoring from everyone while Curry is out.
Recent Curry highlights
Before the injury, Curry had some big nights:
- 41 points in an overtime win over Orlando on Nov. 7 (recap)
- 29 points and six threes against Miami on Nov. 5 (recap)
- 31 points in an NBA Cup win over the Lakers, passing Dominique Wilkins for 18th on the all-time scoring list
Sources: NBA.com – Curry out at least 2 weeks with oblique tear, NBC Sports Bay Area – Curry injury update, Warriors.com – Injury update, 11/12/26.
