Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr delivered the most encouraging words yet on Stephen Curry’s recovery from a persistent knee injury, signaling that the two-time MVP is edging closer to a return as the team prepares for Wednesday’s daunting road clash against the Boston Celtics.
Curry, sidelined since late January with what’s been termed “runner’s knee” (patellofemoral pain syndrome with associated bone bruising), has been absent for more than 20 games. His prolonged absence has coincided with a 6-12 stretch for the Warriors, leaving them at 33-35 and clinging to the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference playoff picture.
Speaking Tuesday on 95.7 The Game, Kerr painted an optimistic picture of Curry’s progress during the team’s current road trip. “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 next milestone appears within reach. “The hope is he’ll be able to scrimmage by the end of the trip, but it’s literally day-to-day,” Kerr added, noting the daily involvement of Warriors director of sports medicine and performance Rick Celebrini. Upon arrival in Boston, Curry and Celebrini headed to TD Garden for an on-court workout — a clear indication that rehab has advanced beyond individual shooting sessions.
This update aligns with recent reporting from Tim Kawakami of the San Francisco Standard, who cited growing internal belief that Curry could make his comeback as early as the Warriors’ next home game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 25 — assuming no setbacks. Curry’s presence on the six-game Eastern road swing, which includes stops in New York, Washington (where the Warriors secured a 125-117 win Monday), Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, and Dallas, underscores the shift toward team-integrated activity.
For a 38-year-old superstar who remains fiercely motivated, the message is unequivocal. When asked about potentially shutting down for the season, Curry told The Athletic: “That’s not who we are. If we have stuff to play for, we play. So, I’m working to get back.”
The Warriors have leaned heavily on younger contributors like Brandin Podziemski and Gui Santos to fill the void, but Curry’s gravity, shot creation, and leadership remain irreplaceable. Entering Wednesday’s matchup as heavy underdogs (+12.5 on betting lines), Golden State faces a Celtics team riding high in the East. Yet Kerr’s comments inject fresh hope into a roster desperate for consistency.
With 14 regular-season games remaining, the window to reintegrate Curry and spark a late surge is narrow — but the trajectory is unmistakably upward. Scrimmaging by trip’s end would represent a pivotal checkpoint, potentially paving the way for game action soon after.
The wait has tested patience, but Steve Kerr’s latest insight confirms: Stephen Curry’s return is no longer a distant prospect. For Warriors fans and the playoff push alike, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter.