Stephen Curry Out as Warriors Injuries Mount

Steve Kerr says the Warriors are "beaten up" and "going through it" after three more players went down in Friday’s 127-117 loss to Minnesota. Draymond Green was ruled out before tipoff, while Al Horford suffered a calf strain, Seth Curry has adductor soreness, and Quinten Post sprained an ankle. Stephen Curry is already sidelined at least another 10 days, leaving Golden State’s depth stretched even as they cling to a likely play-in spot. Merlin sees a team forced to lean on youth like Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos and Will Richard while the veteran core heals. The split is stark: 23-16 with Stephen Curry, 9-18 without. Kerr warned they are "not going to rush him back." Protecting bodies now may cost short-term positioning but gives the best chance to arrive healthy when it truly counts.