Stephen Curry Injury Status Update for April 8th, 2026
The Warriors got some good news today — Stephen Curry has been cleared and is officially available to play. Stephen had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Warriors.
Stephen Curry Season Averages
The Warriors get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 40 games, Stephen is averaging 27.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in 31.2 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.2 | 27.3 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 19.1 |
Warriors Performance With & Without Stephen Curry
The numbers tell a clear story about Stephen's value to the Warriors. With Stephen in the lineup this season, the team is 23-17. Without him, they've gone 13-25. The Warriors's net rating is 10.0 points worse per 100 possessions when Stephen plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (109.1 vs 118.1), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-17 | 13-25 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.1 | 109.1 | -9.0 |
| Def Rating | 113.5 | 114.5 | +1.0 |
| Net Rating | 4.6 | -5.4 | -10.0 |
| PPG | 120.2 | 108.9 | -11.3 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Stephen Curry Back
With Stephen back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Gui Santos, LJ Cryer and Pat Spencer are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Stephen again.
PPG: -8.7 | FGA: -6.7 | MPG: -15.3 | RPG: -3.4 | APG: -2.1
PPG: -7.6 | FGA: -5.9 | MPG: -16.6
PPG: -6.8 | FGA: -5.8 | MPG: -15.7 | APG: -3.0
Stephen Curry Betting Trends
With Stephen returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Warriors have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Curry) Warriors OVER: 27-13 (+12.7u, 231.3 / -110 avg. line) Brandin Podziemski PRA OVER: 26-14 (+10.5u, 18.7 / -112 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Stephen Curry's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Lakers @ Warriors - April 9, 2026 Los Angeles Lakers: Luka Doncic (Out) LeBron James (Out) Marcus Smart (Out) Austin Reaves (Out) Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler (Out) Kristaps Porzingis (Out)
Stephen is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Warriors and the rest of the league.