Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz (Image via Getty) The Golden State Warriors finish their road trip on Wednesday night with a stop in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. Both teams come in dealing with injuries that could shape the game more than the standings.Golden State is 26-22 and sitting eighth in the Western Conference, trying to stay clear of the Play-In mess. Utah is 15-32 and 13th, focused on development rather than results, but still looking for a solid home performance.
Golden State Warriors injury report vs Utah Jazz (January 28, 2026)
Golden State Warriors have seven players on the injury report, with key decisions expected close to tip-off. Stephen Curry is listed as a game-time decision due to a knee issue. When he plays, the offense runs normally. When he doesn’t, scoring and ball control become a problem. Draymond Green is also a game-time decision with an undisclosed issue. His presence affects both the defense and how the Warriors run their half-court sets.Gary Payton II is questionable with a calf injury, which matters for perimeter defense. Jonathan Kuminga is out with a knee bruise and is not expected back until at least February 9, reducing athletic depth up front. Rookie Jimmy Butler III is out for the season with an ACL tear. Several other rotation players are dealing with minor injuries, which could force a shorter bench.
Utah Jazz injury report vs Golden State Warriors (January 28, 2026)
Utah Jazz’s biggest loss is Walker Kessler, who is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Without him, the Jazz lack rim protection. Georges Niang is out with a foot injury and is expected back no earlier than February 1. Keyonte George is a game-time decision due to rest or illness, and his status is important for Utah’s offense.Jusuf Nurkic has been dealing with illness and could return, giving Utah size and passing from the middle. Lauri Markkanen has already returned from illness and is expected to play. He remains the team’s main scoring option.
Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz Head-to-head history
Utah leads the all-time regular-season series 116-89 and has traditionally played well at home. In the playoffs, Golden State leads 3-1 in series wins, including a sweep in the 2017 Western Conference semifinals.This season, the Warriors have won both matchups. They won 134-117 in November and 123-114 in January. Curry scored 31 points in both games.
Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz Team form
Golden State Warriors’ offense ranks in the top 10 when healthy, built around spacing and three-point shooting. Recent results include a heavy loss to Minnesota on January 27, a strong win over the same team on January 25, and a close loss to Dallas on January 23.Utah Jazz rely on Markkanen and George for scoring. The Jazz sit in the bottom half of the league in three-point shooting and struggle defensively without Kessler. They have lost six of their last seven games.
Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz: Matchups to watch (January 28, 2026)
If Curry plays, Utah’s guards will struggle to contain him. Draymond Green matching up with Markkanen will matter on both ends. With limited rim protection, Utah may have trouble stopping Golden State’s guards from getting to the paint.
What this game means
Golden State needs wins to stay in the playoff picture. Utah is looking for progress and a strong home showing. The final injury report may matter more than anything else once the game tips off.