The Golden State Warriors have received a clearer, though not necessarily encouraging, update on guard Seth Curry’s status. The veteran, playing his 12th season, continues to deal with a lingering injury that has kept him off the floor for most of the season.
Curry, who last appeared in a game on Dec. 4 against the Philadelphia 76ers, has struggled to stay healthy since rejoining Golden State earlier this month. New details surrounding his condition suggest that the Warriors will need to exercise patience before expecting his return.
NBA Insider Details Seth Curry’s Latest Injury Update
Senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears provided the latest update on Curry’s condition, revealing that the issue is more complex than initially believed.
According to Spears, the Warriors confirmed that Curry recently underwent MRI scans on his lower back and pelvis. The results showed that the injury is related to the sciatic nerve.
“Warriors say guard Seth Curry, who has been inactive for the last three games due to injury, recently underwent MRIs on his lower back and pelvis. The MRIs confirmed that Curry’s injury is sciatic nerve-related. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks,” Spears wrote on X.
Sciatic nerve injuries can be tricky to manage, as flare-ups are common and treatment often requires extended rest rather than aggressive rehabilitation.
Per Spears, Curry has been inactive for the past three games and has suited up just twice for the Warriors this season.
In those limited appearances, he averaged seven points in 16 minutes per game, primarily serving as a spot-up shooting option.
Curry’s Absence Raises Depth Issues for the Warriors
Curry officially joined the Warriors on Dec. 1, 2025, signing a deal for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. His return was the result of a calculated roster move — Golden State initially signed him in September, waived him in October for salary cap flexibility, and planned to bring him back once his contract could be prorated.
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The move was notable not only for basketball reasons but also because it reunited Seth with his brother, Stephen Curry, for the first time in their NBA careers.
From a basketball standpoint, Seth was never expected to be a core rotation piece. His role was to provide shooting depth and spacing behind Step, Buddy Hield, and the rest of the Warriors’ guard rotation. Because of that, his injury hasn’t dramatically altered Steve Kerr’s nightly game plans.
However, it does add to the Warriors’ backcourt concerns. De’Anthony Melton is playing limited minutes after recovering from an ACL injury. He was also ruled out for the Toronto Raptors game. The lack of healthy guard depth could expose problems for Golden State, particularly when turnovers pile up late in games.
The Turnover issues resurfaced during Warriors’ most recent outing — a 141–127 overtime loss to the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Golden State blew up a 12-point fourth-quarter lead, committing 20 turnovers overall, eight of which came in the fourth quarter and overtime combined.
The loss snapped a three-game winning streak and underscored how fragile the Warriors’ margin for error remains, even when Stephen Curry is at his best. The two-time MVP finished with 39 points, three rebounds, and four assists, marking the sixth time this season Golden State has lost despite Curry scoring 30 or more points.
The Warriors will look to regroup when it faces the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Dec. 29, a matchup that presents an opportunity to regain momentum
