The Golden State Warriors are hanging on by a thread in the Western Conference playoff race. They’re 33-35, sitting in ninth place, and have lost 12 of their last 18 games without their leader. But on Tuesday, head coach Steve Kerr offered a glimmer of hope that could change everything.
Stephen Curry is getting closer.
Speaking on 95.7 The Game, Kerr provided the most detailed update yet on the two-time MVP’s recovery from the lingering knee issue that has sidelined him since late January.
“He’s trending in the right direction,” Kerr said. “He’s ramped up his workouts. The reason he’s on the trip is because he now needs extra bodies, people to play with and we’ll be doing that over the course of this road trip over the next week.”
The Scrimmage Milestone
For Curry, the next step is critical. And according to Kerr, it could happen soon.
“The hope is he’ll be able to scrimmage by the end of the trip, but it’s literally day-to-day,” Kerr revealed.
Scrimmaging isn’t just running drills. It’s live action. It’s contact. It’s the closest thing to a real game without actually playing one. If Curry can get through scrimmages without setbacks, the path to his return becomes clear.
The Warriors are currently in Boston for Wednesday’s showdown with the Celtics. Curry is with the team, and upon arrival, he immediately went to TD Garden for a workout with director of sports medicine Rick Celebrini.
“He’s working with him every day,” Kerr said. “They went over to the arena when we got to Boston today for a workout.”
The Timeline
So when will Curry actually play?
Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard recently reported that there’s growing belief within the organization that Curry could return as soon as the Warriors’ next home game following the road trip—March 25 against the Brooklyn Nets.
Kawakami noted that Curry looked physically and mentally ready during a recent workout at Chase Center.
Curry himself has made it clear that shutting down the season isn’t an option.
“That’s not who we are,” Curry told The Athletic. “If we have stuff to play for, we play. So, I’m working to get back.”
Why This Matters
The Warriors without Curry are a different team. A worse team. A team that has gone 6-12 during this latest stretch without their star guard.
With Curry, they’re a threat. Even at 38 years old, even after multiple injuries, even with the miles on his legs—Curry changes everything. His gravity. His shot-making. His ability to bend defenses and create chaos.
The Warriors have 14 games remaining. That’s a narrow window to reintegrate Curry and build rhythm before the playoffs. But if anyone can do it, it’s the guy who redefined what’s possible in basketball.
The Boston Test
Wednesday’s game against the Celtics is a measuring stick. Boston is the second seed in the East, loaded with talent, and playing at home. The Warriors are heavy underdogs—listed at +12.5 by sportsbooks—and will likely struggle without Curry.
But that’s not the point.
The point is that Curry is getting closer. The point is that the Warriors, despite their record, still have hope. And as long as Curry is trending in the right direction, that hope is justified.
The Bottom Line
Steve Kerr didn’t give a date. He didn’t make a promise. But he gave Warriors fans something just as valuable: clarity.
Curry is ramping up. He’s scrimmaging soon. He’s on the trip, working out, getting closer every day.
“Trending in the right direction” doesn’t sound like much. But for a team that has been lost without its leader, it’s everything.
The King is coming back. And the West should be terrified.