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After starting the 2024-25 season with a 12-3 record, the Golden State Warriors have struggled in their recent matchups. Back-to-back losses to the San Antonio Spurs and Brooklyn Nets have stunned Golden State, heading into a very important matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The Warriors currently sit next to the Thunder at the top of the Western Conference standings, which makes this the game of the week. Unfortunately for Golden State, both Stephen Curry and Jonathan Kuminga find themselves on the injury report ahead of this battle.
Kuminga has missed each of the Warriors' last two games as a result of an illness. Curry, on the other hand, has been dealing with some bilateral knee pain. Although there isn't much concern surrounding either player, Kuminga and Curry both face uncertainty ahead of this matchup with Oklahoma City.
Aside from Warriors fans wondering when Kuminga will return, they are also asking the question: Is Stephen Curry playing against the Thunder?
Stephen Curry, Jonathan Kuminga injury status vs. Thunder
While there is not a lot of concern surrounding Curry appearing on the injury report with what is being called bilateral patellofemoral pain in his knees, the Warriors' superstar has been ruled out for Wednesday's marquee matchup against Oklahoma City.
Originally listed as questionable to play, Curry was downgraded in the afternoon after the team's morning shootaround. Kuminga remains questionable to play, with his status to be determined closer to the start of Wednesday night's game.
While Kuminga has missed time due to his illness, this is the first time Curry has appeared on the injury report with what bilateral patellofemoral pain. Essentially, the two-time MVP is dealing with discomfort around his kneecap and at the front of his knee. Usually, this is an injury NBA players treat with rest and daily treatments to prevent prolonged absences.
It is worth mentioning that Curry has dealt with ankle problems early on this year and was forced to miss three games during the second week of the season as a result.
In Curry's case, the Warriors don't seem too concerned over this bilateral knee pain. At the same time, the team will look to get Curry some extra rest and time off before entering what appears to be the most brutal stretch of their schedule this season.
The Warriors met the Thunder earlier in November in Oklahoma City. Coming off a 19-point loss on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was Golden State who claimed a 127-116 victory behind Curry's 36-point outing. Kuminga also stepped up in a big way off the bench with 20 points and five rebounds in 26 total minutes. In this game, Thunder big man Chet Holmgren suffered a rare pelvic fracture that has sidelined him indefinitely.
Without Curry on Wednesday night against the Thunder, the Dubs will be limited offensively. Curry is obviously the team's leading scorer, and Kuminga currently ranks fourth on the team in scoring. Golden State is already without De'Anthony Melton, who suffered a season-ending knee injury.
More pressure now falls on the shoulders of Andrew Wiggins, Buddy Hield, and Moses Moody to be the main sources of offensive production due to Curry sitting this one out. Another absence for Kuminga would likely lead to increased minutes for Lindy Waters III and Kyle Anderson on the wing.
So when it comes to the question of if Curry and Kuminga are going to be playing in Wednesday night's game, the league's greatest shooter will be sitting this one out to get extra rest for his knees. Kuminga remains a question mark that will be addressed before this game tips off.
