Golden State will keep Stephen Curry on the sideline for Thursday night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers, the club confirmed through ESPN. The 38-year-old guard had just rejoined the lineup earlier in the week after missing more than two months with a knee injury. The organization plans to limit his workload during the back-to-back set, positioning him to return Friday in Sacramento.
Curry’s absence ensures he and Lakers forward LeBron James will not share the court this season. James sat out the first meeting in the fall because of sciatica, while Curry missed the subsequent two contests while recovering from his knee issue.
Boston Loses Jaylen Brown for Key Game
The Boston Celtics, needing one more victory to lock up the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, will be without Jaylen Brown on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. The team cited left Achilles tendinitis for the All-Star wing’s scratch. Thursday’s visit to New York begins a back-to-back; Brown’s availability for Friday’s home date with New Orleans remains undetermined.
Suns Guards Exit Win Over Dallas
Phoenix guard Jalen Green hurt his right leg less than four minutes into Wednesday’s win against the Mavericks and did not return, according to The Arizona Republic. Green tested the injury at halftime with a compression sleeve before the Suns ruled him out. Teammate Jordan Goodwin departed in the second quarter after twisting his left ankle.
Norman Powell Playing Through Groin Strain
Miami wing Norman Powell told reporters in Toronto that he will suit up Thursday despite a lingering right groin strain. Powell acknowledged the injury will probably persist until he can fully rest during the offseason, noting that rehab helps but “time” is the primary remedy.
PJ Hall Undergoes Ankle Surgery
The Charlotte Hornets announced that second-year center PJ Hall has undergone surgery to repair a fractured right ankle suffered with the Greensboro Swarm in the first round of the G League playoffs. Hall will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.
Source: Hoops Rumors
