Stephen Curry Injury Status Update for April 9th, 2026
Stephen Curry of the Warriors has been ruled out and will not play today. Stephen was previously listed as Questionable before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 39th game Stephen has missed this season.
Stephen Curry Season Averages
Stephen's absence leaves a significant hole in the Warriors rotation. Across 41 games this season, he's averaging 27.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game while playing 31.0 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.0 | 27.0 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 18.9 |
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 24-17. 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 118.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-17 | 13-25 | — |
| Off Rating | 118.0 | 109.1 | -8.9 |
| Def Rating | 113.5 | 114.5 | +1.1 |
| Net Rating | 4.6 | -5.4 | -10.0 |
| PPG | 119.9 | 108.9 | -11.0 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Stephen Curry?
When Stephen sits, other Warriors players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Gui Santos and LJ Cryer stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Stephen has been out this season, Gui Santos has averaged 8.7 more points per game, 6.7 additional field goal attempts, 15.3 extra minutes, 3.4 more rebounds and 2.1 more assists.
PPG: +8.7 | FGA: +6.7 | MPG: +15.3 | RPG: +3.4 | APG: +2.1
Stephen Curry Betting Trends
For bettors, Stephen's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Warriors's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Stephen has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Curry) Will Richard 3PM UNDER: 19-4 (+13.9u, 1.5 / -137 avg. line) Gui Santos PTS OVER: 22-8 (+13.0u, 12.5 / -113 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) Marcus Smart (Questionable) Austin Reaves (Out) Golden State Warriors: Jimmy Butler (Out) Stephen Curry (Out) Kristaps Porzingis (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Stephen's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Warriors.