The Golden State Warriors delivered a positive injury update on veteran guard Seth Curry Friday night, offering a glimmer of optimism amid a challenging stretch for the team. Seth, sidelined since early December with a sciatic nerve irritation in his lower back/pelvis, has missed the last 18 games but is showing encouraging signs in his rehabilitation.
According to the Warriors’ official statement and PR account on X: Seth has advanced to various on-court activities in addition to his daily rehab sessions. He’ll undergo another re-evaluation in two weeks (around mid-February), which will help chart the path forward. The tone from the organization is clearly upbeat—no red flags about setbacks, just steady progress.
This timeline points toward a realistic return sometime after the All-Star break (All-Star Game set for February 15, 2026, in Los Angeles at Intuit Dome). February 19 has been floated as a potential checkpoint rather than a hard deadline, giving the Warriors flexibility without rushing a delicate nerve issue. Sciatic problems can be stubborn, and Golden State is wisely taking the cautious route to avoid turning this into a lingering, chronic concern.
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The bigger picture? This injury has robbed fans of one of the NBA’s most heartwarming storylines: the Curry brothers finally sharing the court in Warriors blue and gold. Seth signed with Golden State in early December 2025, instantly sparking excitement about playing alongside his older brother Stephen for the first time in the NBA. Seth himself said at the time, “It feels like a good time in both of our careers for me to be here,” with the joy of teaming up evident.
Ironically, in the only two games Seth has played this season, Stephen was out injured—meaning the brothers have yet to suit up together. Seth’s limited sample: just 7.0 PPG, 1.5 APG, and a perfect 50% from three in those appearances. But his value goes beyond stats. A career 43.3% three-point shooter (and league-best 45.6% last season), Seth was brought in precisely for his elite catch-and-shoot ability—perfect spacing for Steph and the Warriors’ motion offense.
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Why the Warriors desperately need him back: Golden State currently sits at 27-23, holding the 8th spot in the loaded Western Conference. Depth has been hammered by injuries. Forward Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn ACL on January 19, 2026, in a win over the Miami Heat— a massive blow after his arrival reshaped the roster. Young star Jonathan Kuminga has also missed recent time with an ankle bone bruise.
That leaves Steph Curry shouldering an even heavier load. The four-time champ is dealing with his own issue: an MRI on January 31 revealed patellofemoral pain syndrome (runner’s knee) in his right knee after soreness forced him out of Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. He’s listed as day-to-day, with his status for Tuesday’s game vs. Philadelphia TBD. Coach Steve Kerr admitted the strain: “He’s playing longer stretches… it definitely puts a lot more stress on Steph’s shoulders, not having Jimmy next to him to create shots.”
Seth’s return—even in a bench role—would be huge. His floor-spacing and knockdown shooting would force defenses to respect another perimeter threat, easing pressure on Steph to generate every possession. It would add valuable depth to a team that’s thin and fighting for playoff positioning.
The Warriors are handling this smartly: patience with nerve injuries pays off long-term. Rushing Seth back risks a setback that could derail the rest of the season. If the mid-February re-eval goes smoothly, we could see the Curry brothers debut together post-break—finally delivering that feel-good moment fans have waited for since the signing.
Until then, Golden State leans on Steph (while managing his knee carefully) and grinds through the West. But the light at the end of the tunnel is brighter today.
What do you think, Dubs fans? Will Seth be back in time to spark a playoff push? Drop your thoughts below!