Nuggets Vs Warriors: Final injury report clouds Sunday afternoon showdown

The Denver Nuggets visit Golden State on Sunday afternoon in a matchup now overshadowed by health concerns, with the latest injury listings leaving Jamal Murray questionable and Stephen Curry ruled out. The availability of key contributors will shape rotations and roles for both clubs as they prepare for the game.

Warriors list four players; Stephen Curry ruled out with lingering right knee issue

Golden State has four players on its injury report, including Stephen Curry and Kristaps Porzingis. Curry has been ruled out with a lingering right knee injury that has kept him out since January 30, and he is expected to miss at least one more week.

The Warriors have also ruled out Seth Curry, who is set to miss at least two more weeks because of sciatic nerve irritation, while Jimmy Butler is out for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. With Curry sidelined, Pat Spencer, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II are likely to continue receiving increased roles.

Nuggets injury report: Jamal Murray listed questionable; Pickett, Gordon and Watson out

Denver's injury report lists four players, including Jamal Murray and Jalen Pickett. Murray is listed as questionable with right hamstring tightness and is in danger of missing his first game since January 23, though he was able to play through the hamstring issue in the Nuggets' Friday victory.

Jalen Pickett has been ruled out because of right knee soreness and will miss his third consecutive contest. Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are also ruled out as they remain sidelined while recovering from right hamstring strains. The injury report posted on February 22, 2026 listed: QUESTIONABLE: Jamal Murray (Right Hamstring Tightness); OUT: Peyton Watson (Right Hamstring Strain), Aaron Gordon (Right Hamstring Strain), Jalen Pickett (Right Knee Soreness).

Recent form: Warriors fell to Celtics; Nuggets handled Trail Blazers

Golden State enters the game with a 29-27 record after losing at home to the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. In that loss, De'Anthony Melton led the Warriors with 18 points and three rebounds, while Gui Santos added 17 points and six rebounds.

Denver comes in at 36-21 after a dominant road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Nikola Jokic finished that game with 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and Jamal Murray recorded 25 points, six rebounds and six assists.

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Lineup implications and uncertainties heading into Sunday

If Murray is ultimately sidelined, Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. could both be in line for increased roles with Denver. On Golden State's side, the longer-term absences of Stephen Curry and Seth Curry mean continued elevation for Pat Spencer, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton II.

Kristaps Porzingis is named among the four Warriors on the team injury report, but his specific status is unclear in the provided context. The final availability picture for both teams will hinge on clarifications to the listings already published.