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Warriors Rule Out Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green for Thunder Game

The absences coincide with the front end of a back-to-back, inviting potential league scrutiny under the player-participation policy.

Dec 31, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots a three point basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Curry (left ankle sprain), Butler (illness) and Green (rest) will not play Friday against Oklahoma City, according to multiple reports and the team listings.
  • The game airs on Prime Video, and the NBA’s participation policy allows for fines of $100,000 if star absences are deemed illegitimate.
  • Golden State is hopeful the trio will be available for Saturday’s home game against the Jazz on the second night of the back-to-back.
  • Seven Warriors appeared on the injury report, including Curry (questionable earlier, now out), Green (out), De’Anthony Melton (questionable), Al Horford and Trayce Jackson-Davis (probable), with Seth Curry and L.J. Cryer listed as out.
  • Curry tweaked his left ankle late in the Dec. 31 win over Charlotte; the Warriors are 18–16 entering the nationally televised matchup with the 29–5 defending champions.