Moses Moody Knee Injury: Warriors Star Collapses | NBA News

March 25, 2026 Alex Carter - Sports Editor Sport

Moses Moody, guard for the Golden State Warriors, suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee during Monday night’s 137-131 overtime victory against the Dallas Mavericks, ending his season. The injury occurred with 1:13 remaining in overtime as Moody attempted a dunk after stealing the ball from Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg.

Moody immediately signaled for help, and the game was briefly halted as medical staff attended to him. He was subsequently stretchered off the court at American Airlines Center. Draymond Green embraced Moody before he was wheeled away, while Stephen Curry watched with visible concern, according to reports.

The Warriors confirmed the diagnosis of a torn patellar tendon on Tuesday afternoon, announcing that Moody will undergo surgery later this week. The typical rehabilitation period for this type of injury ranges from six to twelve months, according to Massachusetts General Hospital and other medical sources.

“We don’t know what it is, but it sure looked bad,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said after the game, as reported by ESPN. “Just hoping for the best.”

The injury is a significant setback for Moody, who had recently returned from a right wrist sprain that sidelined him for ten games. He was averaging a career-high 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 40.2% from three-point range in 59 starts this season. He had 23 points and three steals against the Mavericks before the injury.

“It’s tough,” said Gary Payton II. “It’s his first game back and he’s done so much rehab and everything, does what he needs to do to get back, and just to see a non-contact thing happen. It’s annoying to see. Especially to Moses. Moses does all the right things.”

The Warriors, currently 34-38, are now facing the play-in tournament without a key contributor. Moody signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract extension before last season.

Moody underwent X-rays at the arena Monday night and was walking with crutches and a brace on his left knee when the team departed. An MRI conducted upon the team’s return to the Bay Area confirmed the severity of the injury.