Steph Curry to sit out All-Star game, Butler undergoes ACL surgery

Published: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:01 am

Curry to Miss All-Star Game, Butler Undergoes Surgery

SAN FRANCISCO – NBA fans will be disappointed to learn that Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry will not participate in the upcoming All-Star game. Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed the news during a press conference, citing Curry's ongoing recovery from a knee injury. This marks the first time in his 12 All-Star appearances that Curry will be sidelined.

Curry has been out for the past four games due to a knee injury that requires rest for recovery. He will also miss Wednesday's game against San Antonio. The Warriors' performance has suffered in Curry's absence, with the team holding a 5-9 record when he is not in the lineup.

The team hopes Curry will be ready to return for the game on February 19th against the Celtics. His potential return would coincide with Kristaps Porzingis' Warriors debut.

In other team news, Jimmy Butler underwent successful surgery earlier on Monday. Coach Kerr confirmed the surgery went well and that Butler has begun his recovery. The specifics of Butler's injury were not detailed. The team is hopeful that Butler will be able to rejoin the team later in the season, but no timeline has been established. The Warriors' record is 3-6 since Butler's injury on January 19th. Before the injury, Butler averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists in 38 starts this season.

BNN's Perspective: The absence of both Curry and Butler is a significant blow to the Warriors, impacting both their immediate performance and their overall season outlook. While the team has the talent to remain competitive, the loss of these key players highlights the importance of player health and the challenges of maintaining a consistent winning record throughout a long NBA season. The team will need to rely on its depth and other players to step up in their absence.

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