Stephen Curry will not play when the
Golden State Warriors face the Chicago Bulls on
March 10, 2026. The guard is dealing with right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome and remains out as the team continues to manage the injury.
Golden State enters the game with a 32-32 record and sits ninth in the Western Conference. The Warriors will be without several players again, including Curry, as they try to stay in the play-in race. Chicago arrives with a 26-38 record and its own injury concerns.
Why is Stephen Curry sidelined vs the Chicago Bulls (March 10, 2026)
Stephen Curry’s knee problem first became serious after an MRI in late January. The injury, often referred to as runner’s knee, has kept him out for more than 20 games this season.
The Warriors recently extended his recovery timeline by at least another week. The team has taken a cautious approach with the injury rather than bringing him back too soon.
When healthy, Curry has continued to produce. In 39 games this season, he has averaged 27.2 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field. His absence also meant he did not appear in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
The Warriors currently list March 13 as his expected return date.
Golden State Warriors injury report for Bulls matchup (March 10, 2026)
Golden State Warriors will be without several players for this game. Others remain uncertain to play.
Player
| Status
| Injury
| Est. Return
|
|---|
Stephen Curry
| Out
| Right knee (patellofemoral pain)
| Mar 13
|
Jimmy Butler III
| Out
| Right ACL surgery
| Season
|
Moses Moody
| Out
| Right wrist sprain
| N/A
|
Seth Curry
| Out
| Left sciatic nerve irritation/back
| N/A
|
Kristaps Porzingis
| Out
| Illness
| Mar 10
|
Al Horford
| Out
| Toe
| Mar 10
|
Will Richard
| Questionable
| Ankle
| Mar 10
|
De’Anthony Melton
| Out/Questionable
| Knee soreness/adductor
| N/A
|
Gary Payton II
| Probable
| Ankle impingement
| N/A
|
Draymond Green
| Questionable
| Back
| N/A
|
Quinten Post
| Questionable
| Foot
| N/A
|
With Curry unavailable, Brandin Podziemski is expected to run the offense. If Draymond Green plays, he will handle much of the defensive work along with Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis.
The Warriors have struggled without Curry this season. They are 9-16 in games he has missed and have lost seven of their last 10.
Bulls injury report before facing Golden State Warriors
Chicago is also dealing with several injuries going into the game.
| Player | Status | Injury |
Anfernee Simons
| Out
| Wrist (until Mar 12)
|
Noa Essengue
| Out
| Shoulder (season)
|
Zach Collins
| Out
| Toe (season)
|
Jaden Ivey
| Out
| Knee
|
Patrick Williams
| GTD
| Ankle
|
Jalen Smith
| GTD
| Calf
|
Josh Giddey
| GTD/Probable
| Ankle
|
Matas Buzelis
| GTD
| Ankle
|
Collin Sexton
| Questionable
| Lower leg
|
Josh Giddey leads the Bulls in playmaking and scoring when available. He is averaging 17.6 points and 8.5 assists this season.
Game outlook for Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors (March 10, 2026)
Golden State is listed as a 6.5-point favorite for the game. The Warriors are 19-13 at home this season.
They are coming off a 119-116 loss to the Utah Jazz on March 9 and need a win to protect their position in the Western Conference standings.
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Chicago Bulls vs Golden State Warriors injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 10, 2026)Chicago has lost eight of its last 10 games and sits 12th in the Eastern Conference. With Curry out, Golden State will rely on Podziemski, Green, and the rest of the rotation to carry the load.