Steph Curry update: Why Warriors star is not playing tonight vs Clippers

The Golden State Warriors will look to extend their three-game winning streak when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. After losing their first three games, the Warriors have bounced back with three consecutive wins.The Warriors’ latest victory came on Friday, when they beat the Los Angeles Lakers112-95, with Stephen Curry scoring 31 points. However, they will have to manage their lineup carefully with another game against the Phoenix Suns scheduled for Monday.MORE: NBA reacts to Steph Curry’s explosive 8-threes against LakersWhy Stephen Curry is not playing against the ClippersGolden State Warriors assistant coach Kris Weems and guard Stephen Curry. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesCurry and Draymond Green will both sit out Sunday’s game against the Clippers as the Warriors manage their workloads on the first night of a back-to-back (h/t Anthony Slater of ESPN).The Warriors are managing both players’ workloads, and they expect Curry and Green to return for Monday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns.Steph Curry and Draymond Green will both rest tomorrow night on the front side of a back-to-back against the Clippers. Injury management. That should clear them to face the Suns on Monday night.Al Horford will play vs Clippers, meaning he would rest vs Suns.— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) October 31, 2026Horford, meanwhile, will play against the Clippers. The veteran center will likely sit out Monday’s meeting with the Suns as Golden State manages his minutes across both games.The Warriors will rely on their available players to cover for Curry and Green against a Clippers team looking to take advantage of their absences.The Golden State Warriors will host the Los Angeles Clippers at Chase Center on Sunday, Nov. 1. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter —