Season-ending injury! Moody diagnosed with left knee patellar tendon tear, will require lengthy rehabilitation.

On March 25 Beijing time, as reported by noted journalist Shams citing ESPN sources, Golden State Warriors guard Moody has been confirmed to have a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. Moody's standout season has been cut short, necessitating an extended period of rehabilitation.

During Tuesday's overtime road win against the Mavericks, with 1 minute and 12 seconds remaining, Moody suffered a severe left leg injury. After stealing the ball from Flag, Moody drove for a fast-break dunk attempt, but his left leg buckled suddenly upon jumping, preventing him from completing the dunk. He immediately clutched his left leg and was eventually carried off the court on a stretcher. Moody underwent X-ray examinations post-game and received an MRI scan today. Warriors head coach Kerr stated afterward, "We don't know the specifics yet, but it looks very serious."

Before this non-contact injury, Moody had an outstanding performance in the game, playing 34 minutes and scoring 23 points with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. This was his first game back after missing 10 consecutive games due to a right wrist sprain. Warriors beat writer Slater noted that while the outcome was expected, it remains a heavy blow for the team. Moody's three-year, $39 million extension contract is currently in its first year.

As the 14th pick in the 2021 draft, Moody had become a stable rotation player for the Warriors in the 2025-26 season. Prior to Tuesday's game, he had played 59 games, starting 48 of them, averaging 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game, with a career-high 40.2% three-point shooting percentage.

Moody's severe injury will also significantly impact the Warriors' playoff prospects. The team is essentially locked into a play-in spot and is pushing hard for the 8th seed in the West to secure two chances to advance to the playoffs.

For the past two months, the Warriors have been without two key players: Butler suffered a right knee ACL tear on January 20, and Curry has been sidelined since January 31 due to right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.