The Golden State Warriors got a fresh update on Stephen Curry’s lingering knee injury this Friday, straight from the star himself.
In a candid chat with NBC Sports Bay Area’s Dalton Johnson, the 37-year-old guard opened up about his extended time on the sidelines. Curry has already sat out seven games due to runner’s knee and confirmed he’ll miss at least four more before a re-evaluation on March 1. A second MRI on Wednesday revealed no structural damage, but bone bruising means he needs additional rest to heal properly.
Curry didn’t hide his frustration but stayed optimistic. “Feeling good,” he told Johnson. “I mean, it’s not going the way that I wanted it to, but I think we’re in the right direction of trying to get back out there as fast as possible.”
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This setback traces back to January 26, when Curry first missed a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He briefly returned for two outings but had to exit early in the second due to persistent pain and swelling. The All-Star break was supposed to provide recovery time, but after attempting a scrimmage on Wednesday, the discomfort lingered, prompting the follow-up MRI and extended shutdown.
The Warriors’ upcoming schedule without Curry includes tough matchups against the Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies, and Los Angeles Lakers. His earliest possible return? March 2 against the LA Clippers—but only if everything checks out.
Shifting focus beyond the regular season, Curry emphasized the bigger picture: “The goal is to be healthy come playoff time and be available when it matters most.” At 38 next month, he’s been putting up All-Star numbers—27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game, with 39.1% from three—though missing the 65-game threshold rules him out for major awards.
For the Warriors, life without Curry has been rough. They’re 6-11 in his absence this season, including 2-5 during this latest stretch. Sitting at 29-27, Golden State holds the eighth seed in the West, three games behind the seventh-place Phoenix Suns and five behind the sixth-seeded Timberwolves. The offense stalls without his spark, even with vets like Al Horford and Draymond Green stepping up, and Kristaps Porzingis still ramping up after his debut.
Head coach Steve Kerr and the team are playing the long game, prioritizing Curry’s full recovery over rushing him back for seeding. With 26 games left, the Warriors are clinging to play-in positioning—needing just one win as the 7th or 8th seed versus two if they slip lower. But as Curry put it, “Obviously, I’d love to be playing right now… I’m headed in the right direction and hopefully it won’t be too much longer.”
This cautious approach could pay off in the playoffs, where a healthy Curry changes everything. Stay tuned for March 1—that’s when we’ll know more about his timeline. For now, Warriors fans, patience is key.