Steve Kerr Announces Steph Curry Decision Before Warriors-Lakers Game

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced some Steph Curry news for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers

Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

On Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors face off against the Los Angeles Lakers in what is typically the most anticipated matchup of the season. Unfortunately, much of that anticipation will be lost as two very popular players won't be available.

It was already revealed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James won't be available on Sunday due to injury. However, it's now been announced that Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry will also be out. According to Warriors coach Steve Kerr, Curry is banged up.

Via @anthonyVslater: "No Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford or Moses Moody tomorrow in Los Angeles. Curry is banged up, per Kerr, but plan is to play Tuesday in Portland."

No Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford or Moses Moody tomorrow in Los Angeles. Curry is banged up, per Kerr, but plan is to play Tuesday in Portland.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 11, 2025

Steph Curry's Latest Performance

On Wednesday, Curry only played for 15 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers in a 129-123 win for the Warriors. In those 15 minutes, Curry put up 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists on 43/40/100 shooting from the field.

The biggest issue with the Warriors ever since losing Kevin Durant is that the team has become too reliant on Curry to keep the team afloat. For the entirety of Curry's career, he's essentially been the wheel that keeps the entire Warriors offense afloat. Hopefully, with the additions of Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, and a developing Jonathan Kuminga, Curry won't have such a high usage rate.

Steph Curry's Future With the Golden State Warriors

Curry currently signed a one-year, $62,587,158 extension contract that is set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Warriors superstar has spoken very candidly numerous times about his future in the league and potential retirement.

"No clue,” Curry told ESPN’s Malika Andrews earlier in October. “I just know it's closer than it was even yesterday. "Acknowledging it is fun, because the more I talk about it, the more I appreciate what all goes into preparing yourself.”

Steph Curry sat down with @malika_andrews ahead of Year 17 in the NBA 🙌

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— ESPN (@espn) October 6, 2025

It's worth noting that Warriors coach Steve Kerr signed a two-year, $35 million deal in February 2024. Both he and Curry are set to expire around the same time, but it remains to be seen if both will retire at the end of their contracts.

If anything, Golden State Warriors fans should not need to worry about anything retirement-related in the immediate future. The Warriors have a fantastic squad with Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, and are expected to compete for an NBA championship this season.