Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (Image via: Getty Images) Stephen Curry will play tonight when the Golden State Warriors face the Detroit Pistons at Chase Center. He is not on the injury report. Earlier in the week he dealt with soreness in his right knee, but the team has cleared him for full action.
Stephen Curry’s injury status vs Detroit Pistons (January 30, 2026)
Stephen Curry missed one game against the Minnesota Timberwolves because of irritation around his kneecap. After that, he returned to practice without limits. Team staff report no ligament or cartilage damage. The problem was treated with rest and routine workload management. Since then, he has taken part in normal practices and shoot-arounds. He is now listed as active with no restrictions.
Importance of Stephen Curry in Golden State Warriors’ offense
Curry scores in the mid-20s per game this season and makes several three-pointers each night. His shooting pulls defenders far from the basket. When he sits, the Golden State Warriors struggle to create shots in half-court sets. When he plays, the floor opens up for cuts and drives.Detroit has size and athleticism with players like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and Ausar Thompson, but their perimeter defense has been inconsistent. That gives Curry space to work beyond the arc.
Golden State Warriors injury status vs Detroit Pistons (January 30, 2026)
Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green are both healthy and available. With Curry on the floor, Wiggins gets clearer lanes to the rim. Green has more room to operate as a passer from the top of the key or on short rolls. Head coach Steve Kerr can run his usual off-ball sets instead of slowing the game down.
Other Warriors ruled out
Golden State is still missing several players: • Jimmy Butler III is out for the season with a torn right ACL. • Seth Curry is out with sciatic nerve irritation and is expected to miss more time. • Jonathan Kuminga is out with a left knee bone bruise. • L.J. Cryer is out with a hamstring strain.Even with those absences, the main core is available.
Likely workload and numbers tonight
If the score is close, Curry should play heavy minutes. He is expected to take a high number of three-point attempts. Stat projections place him around the mid-20s to low-30s in points with multiple made threes and several assists.If Detroit defends the paint, he will shoot from deep. If they press up on him, it will open space for teammates to cut inside.
What this means for the matchup
Curry enters the game fully cleared after a short knee issue. Golden State can run its normal offense.Also read: Detroit Pistons vs Golden State Warriors injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 30, 2026)Expect a steady diet of pull-up threes, off-ball movement, and pick-and-rolls that spread the floor. With him active and off the injury list, the Warriors keep their main scorer and playmaker against a young Pistons team.