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The Golden State Warriors will be without Stephen Curry again when they face the Washington Wizards at Chase Center on March 27, 2026. The guard remains out with a right knee issue that has kept him sidelined for over a month.

Golden State has stayed consistent with how it is handling the situation. The team is not pushing for a quick return and is instead focused on having Curry ready for the later part of the season. With the Western Conference standings still tight around the play-in spots, the priority is to have him fully fit rather than rushing him back.

Is Stephen Curry playing tonight vs Washington Wizards? (March 27, 2026)

No. Stephen Curry has been ruled out for the game due to his right knee injury. The issue involves patellofemoral pain along with a bone bruise, which he picked up in late January.

He has now missed around 20 straight games. While there has been progress in his recovery, he has not taken part in full scrimmages yet. That step usually comes just before a player is cleared to return, so his comeback is still expected closer to early April rather than immediately.



Head coach Steve Kerr has also made it clear that there is no fixed timeline for his return.

Stephen Curry's Current injury status and recovery progress

Curry is in the later stage of his rehab. He has increased his on-court work, but it is still short of full-contact intensity.

Key details:

• Injury: Right knee patellofemoral pain and bone bruise

• Games missed: Around 20 straight

• Rehab status: Advanced, no scrimmages yet

• Return window: Late March to early April, not confirmed

• Team approach: Focus on postseason readiness

His availability over the next few games remains uncertain.

Golden State Warriors rotation without Stephen Curry

In Curry’s absence, Golden State has adjusted its rotation. Brandin Podziemski has taken on a bigger role, averaging about 16 points and 7 rebounds over the last 20 games while handling more playmaking duties.

Support has come from Draymond Green, De’Anthony Melton, and Gary Payton II.

The team is also dealing with multiple absences:

• Jimmy Butler - out for season (knee)

• Moses Moody - out for season (knee)

• Al Horford - out (calf)

• Quinten Post - out (foot)

• Malevy Leons - out (illness)

Wizards dealing with absences as well

Washington is also short-handed. The Wizards will be without Trae Young (knee/quad), Anthony Davis (finger), Kyshawn George (elbow), and Cam Whitmore (season-ending shoulder/DVT).

Several players are listed as questionable, including Alex Sarr, Bilal Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, and Tristan Vukcevic.

Why the game still matters

The result still carries weight for Golden State. The team is around the play-in range, so each game matters in the standings.

It also gives more minutes to younger players such as Gui Santos, while Washington continues to evaluate its young group, including Sarr and Bub Carrington.