The Golden State Warriors (32-31) head to Salt Lake City Monday night for a critical Western Conference clash against the struggling Utah Jazz (19-45), looking to snap out of a 4-6 skid over their last 10 games and solidify their hold on the No. 8 seed. The biggest pregame news? Seth Curry is listed as probable to make his return after missing since December 2 with injury, per Warriors beat reporter Dalton Johnson.
Curry, who joined Golden State this season, has played just two games so far, averaging 7.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals on an ultra-efficient 66.7% from the field. The former Duke star brings much-needed shooting and veteran poise off the bench — especially valuable in a playoff race where spacing and secondary scoring are critical.
Before arriving in the Bay Area, Seth carved out a solid 12-year NBA career with stops in Dallas, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Charlotte, Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix, Cleveland, and Memphis. His career averages: 9.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists on 47.2% FG and an elite 43.3% from three (ranking third all-time among players with 2,000+ attempts, per Underdog NBA). He’s also appeared in 41 playoff games (16 starts), bringing postseason experience that could prove invaluable.
The Warriors are hoping Seth’s return provides a spark, particularly with Stephen Curry occasionally resting or managing minutes and Jimmy Butler sidelined long-term. A healthy Seth Curry lineup adds another reliable shooter and floor-spacer — something Golden State desperately needs against Utah’s porous defense (though the Jazz have little left to play for at 14th in the West and losers of 8 of their last 10).
Utah enters with a dismal 19-45 record and no real playoff hopes, making Monday a prime opportunity for the Warriors to build momentum before hosting Chicago on Tuesday. If Seth plays, expect limited minutes initially as he shakes off rust, but his shooting could open up driving lanes and create easier looks for Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos, and others.
Warriors Nation, Seth Curry’s return could be the timely bench boost needed in this playoff chase. How many minutes do you think he gets Monday? Can Golden State capitalize against a tanking Jazz team? Drop your predictions below — the final stretch is here, and every game counts!