It’s not like the Golden State Warriors haven’t tried at all to build a competent team around Stephen Curry in the latter stages of his special career. Though they managed to squeeze another title out of their big 3 in 2022, the Warriors were unable to hit on ready-now draft picks that would both pave the way for the end of Curry’s career and for as new era once he left the arena for good.

Desperate to not entirely waste Curry’s final years, the franchise made a desperate move last year that brought 35-year old Jimmy Butler into the fold that actually paid some dividends before proving to be somewhat fool’s gold as this season has progressed. Things took a turn for the worst when the now 36-year old Butler, who has a long history of injuries, was lost for the rest of this year (and likely most of next) in mid January to a torn ACL, while Curry finds himself sidelined until at least after the All Star break with a runner’s knee diagnosis. Barely hanging above the .500 mark, the writing appears to be on the wall for what has been a generational run for this franchise and their superstar point guard.

Looking to make a name for themselves as the next dominant team, the San Antonio Spurs meanwhile have wildly exceeded expectations in Victor Wembanyama’s third season. Though the Warriors aren’t playing with a full deck of cards, every night is a chance to get better for Mitch Johnson’s squad. A win tonight on a road SEGABABA heading into the All Star break would put a nice stamp on the first half of the year for San Antonio. It only gets tougher from here on out.

San Antonio Spurs (37-16) at Golden State Warriors (29-25)

February 11, 2026 | 9:00 PM CT

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Spurs Injuries: Lindy Waters III, knee (OUT), David Jones-Garcia, OUT

Warriors Injuries: Jimmy Butler, ACL (OUT), Stephen Curry, knee (OUT), Seth Curry, back (OUT), L.J. Cryer, hamstring (OUT), Kriystaps Porzingis, OUT

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