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Warriors Limit Star Players' Minutes Amid Injury Concerns

4/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford will play under 40 minutes in the Warriors' play-in against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed the restriction due to Curry's knee issues and Horford's calf injury.
The Warriors finished the regular season 37-45 after losing 115-110 to the Clippers in their last game.
Kerr criticized the NBA schedule for injuries and called for a shorter season.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NBA lockout, which began on July 1, led to a shortened 66-game season starting December 25, 2011. This marked the league's fourth work stoppage, echoing the 1998 lockout that reduced the season to 50 games. Concerns over player health resurfaced, particularly regarding injuries to stars like Stephen Curry, highlighting ongoing debates about player welfare and the demands of a compressed schedule.

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Story summary

Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford will play under 40 minutes in the Warriors' play-in against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed the restriction due to Curry's knee issues and Horford's calf injury.
The Warriors finished the regular season 37-45 after losing 115-110 to the Clippers in their last game.
Kerr criticized the NBA schedule for injuries and called for a shorter season.

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