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SAN FRANCISCO – Given the state of the Golden State Warriors season, it’s fair to ask the tough question about whether Stephen Curry should return from knee soreness.

With Golden State stuck in the play-in tournament, and Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody lost to season-ending injuries, is it worthwhile to bring Curry back for what looks like a lost season? If Curry returns and they try to escape, is the risk of further complicating Curry’s health outweigh that meager benefit?

Those questions are circulating in the Warriors environment right now. And for the most part, the Dubs have been adamant that they are not considering closing him down.

“The main thing is if Steph is healthy, he’s going to play because that’s what we’re here for,” Kerr said earlier this week in Dallas. Since Curry suffered a patellofemoral pain syndrome and a bone spur injury in his right knee, he has been sending a message loud and clear.

“Having a chance to get to the playoffs is a big deal for us, big deal for Steph.”

But after the Warriors’ 109-106 win over the tanking Brooklyn Nets, Draymond Green weighed in on whether he believes Curry should return.

“I think it’s a slippery slope, telling a guy who loves basketball, you can’t come back and play basketball when they feel like they’re healthy enough to win basketball. So I think if there’s
There was a feeling of doubt from his knees. no I will not.”

“But if he’s healthy and he can definitely play. Because that’s what you’ve worked for. To give yourself a chance to have a great season, to get to the postseason, and thrive on that stage. You don’t know how many opportunities you get.”

Draymond Green explains his thinking

Green’s answer is quite logical. And not very controversial either. If Curry’s knee is healthy he should return. But if he doesn’t feel 100%, he should play it safe. Greene isn’t really falling into that line of thinking.

But there’s something about the fact that Green has vocalized it.

As one of the more powerful and public voices in the Warriors organization, the fact that he is willing to put that debate on the table is noteworthy. There’s an old adage repeated among veteran Warriors reporters and insiders — when the big voices speak in Golden State, you listen. And you read between the lines.

“You can always kick the can down the road and say, ‘Hey man, we’ll be back.’ But it doesn’t always work that way,” Green explained.

“Last year, we didn’t kick the can down the road, and unfortunately, Steph got hurt. But let’s say we kicked the can down the road last year, like, ‘Hey man, we’ll bring it back next year.’ And then look at this year.”

Green slammed his hand on the table, referring to how injuries have derailed any chance he had of competing this season.

“You’ve got to take advantage while you can,” Green explained.

It’s really easy to use health as an excuse to wait out your time in the NBA. But the clock is always ticking, especially for guys Curry’s age and a franchise on the receiving end of a dynasty. Opportunities open and close in the NBA the way they do, and taking that opportunity out of the way doesn’t always guarantee another opportunity.

risk vs reward

Ultimately, the dilemma for Curry and the Warriors comes down to timing. And how to maximize it. Because the whole world knows that Curry’s great career is in its final stages. But as far as how this final chapter plays out, it all depends on how the Warriors take it.

Do they strike while the iron is hot and push Curry to play as many games as possible before time runs out? Or do they play it safe, prolonging their careers by not risking injuries that could shorten what little time they have left? Again, these are the tough questions facing Golden State right now.

However, Green has made it clear that Curry should not return if he doesn’t feel right.

Green added, “I know if he’s healthy he’ll be there.” “But I think if there’s any doubt that he’s not where he needs to be then no. I don’t [think he should come back]”

“But I think for anybody, everybody, when we can play this game, we want to be heroes. We all want to throw [the] Cape on and save the day. But if it puts her at risk of future injury, I don’t think anyone would agree that it’s right. [plan]. “Whether we’re 35 and 38 or 58 or 12, if you’re not healthy, you have to play the long game.”

Does Draymond Green think Steph Curry should try to bounce back from a lost season?

“If there’s any doubt about his knee, no, I don’t think so. But if he’s healthy and he can play, then absolutely, because that’s what you’ve worked on.” pic.twitter.com/YsUshYGUtr

– Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) 26 March 2026

The first step for Curry to return is to engage in five-on-five battles, something the Warriors are trying to do at some point this week. Until then, we can only guess what Golden State decides to do moving forward.

The Los Angeles Lakers continued their late-season streak by defeating the Indiana Pacers 137-130 on Wednesday night behind another stellar performance from Luka Doncic. The Slovenian star finished with 43 points, seven assists and six rebounds, his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season.

Setting the pace early, Doncic scored 21 points in the first quarter, his eighth instance of a 20-point span this season, approaching Stephen Curry’s 2015–16 record of 11. He reached 11 consecutive 30-point games, equaling the longest streak in the last 20 years.

The 27-year-old has been historically productive during this period, averaging 40.7 points on the Lakers’ six-game road trip, the first player to average 40 over that span since Michael Jordan in 1986-87. He currently leads the NBA in scoring with 33.6 points per game.

Doncic shot 15 of 30 from the field and 9 of 10 from the free-throw line, including five 40-point games in his last 11 outings.

Los Angeles (47-26) took control of the game early and went on a 10-0 run to lead 45-28 after one quarter. They led by 29 points and entered the fourth quarter ahead 105–85 before Indiana (16–57) made a late push to cut the margin to six in the final minute.

LeBron James contributed 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists, while Austin Reaves finished with 25 points and eight assists. Jackson Hayes recorded his first double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Playing without Deandre Ayton, Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart, the Lakers finished the road trip 5-1 and have now won 13 of their last 15 games. They sit in third place in the Western Conference with nine games remaining and next host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

The Charlotte Hornets finally seem to be turning a turn this season as they try to secure a playoff spot heading into the final few weeks of the regular season. The teams recent success can be attributed to All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball.

Ball is by no means career high, but he has adopted a more team-oriented style of basketball under head coach Charles Lee. However, that’s not the only reason, as players across the board have bought in on both ends of the floor, leading to positive results across the board.

During Tuesday night’s contest against the Sacramento Kings, LaMelo Ball made Charlotte Hornets history in one of the biggest wins of the season for the franchise. Ball only made four three-pointers on the night, falling behind Hornets legend Dell Curry for second place on the Hornets’ all-time three-pointers list.

Ball finished the game with 20 points, six rebounds and eight assists, while shooting 7 of 16 from the field and 6 of 13 from three. His sixth three-pointer gave him 931 threes for his career – all with the Hornets – surpassing Dell Curry, who recently held his jersey retirement ceremony with the franchise, with his sons Stephen Curry and Seth Curry in attendance.

The Hornets’ franchise leader in three-pointers is Kemba Walker, who has made 1,283 three-pointers in his Charlotte career. Should he remain with the franchise, Ball has a very legitimate chance to finish as the Hornets’ leader in three-pointers. LaMelo Ball’s personal record for three-pointers in a season is 318, which he accomplished in his second season in the league as an All-Star.

With a 38-34 record, the Hornets are now just 2.5 games behind the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference.

In 61 appearances so far this season, LaMelo Ball has averaged 19.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 36.7 percent from three.

The Charlotte Hornets honored Dell Curry with a powerful jersey retirement night, and the legend made sure the moment was for the fans as well as him. During the ceremony, the former Hornets standout stood under the lights and spoke from the heart and delivered a message that resonated throughout the arena.

Dell Curry gets emotional during his speech at his retirement jersey ceremony pic.twitter.com/GzpjVVVfjM

– MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) 20 March 2026

“If you see me growing, if you see my family growing, it means so much that you’re still here and supporting me and my family,” he said. The words gained weight. They felt personal. They felt that they had earned.

Curry didn’t stop there. He focused on the current Hornets. “I want to challenge you to continue supporting this team,” he said. “The guys in the locker room … they’re working hard to make you proud.” The message contained both gratitude and faith.

That moment also brought history. Curry’s jersey became the second jersey to be retired in Hornets franchise history, joining Bobby Philps. The crowd felt it. A legacy sealed in the rooftops.

Dell Curry’s legacy will live on in the Hornets’ future

Curry’s voice rose again as he talked about what’s coming next. “This is going to be the premier franchise in the NBA, there’s no doubt about that,” he said. That confidence didn’t feel forced. It felt like a conviction built up over decades. He saw something in this Hornets team. He believed in it.

Then came the most emotional turn. “I’m a country boy from grottoes, man. I didn’t know this would happen.” Humility trumps everything else. For a moment, the banners, the lights, the noise, none of it matters. Just gratitude.

“I can’t explain how grateful, blessed and fortunate I am to be here at this moment.”

Dell expresses eternal gratitude on his special night 🥹 https://t.co/RO9pz4P3WF pic.twitter.com/xhuijQVmtc

– NBA (@NBA) 20 March 2026

Curry’s resume speaks for itself. Ten seasons with the Hornets. Sixth Person of the Year in 1994. Former all-time leader in points and threes. But this night felt different. It felt complete.

To conclude his jersey retirement speech, Dell Curry turned back to the Hornets and their fans. “So we’ve got to keep this party going… keep winning. We’ve got to support them. Thanks for having me.”

The question now is, can they rise to match the legacy that watches over them?

On Thursday, the Charlotte Hornets will pay tribute to Dell Curry by retiring his jersey. The game against the Orlando Magic will be a celebration of his excellence on the field.

Additionally, Curry will get a chance to share the moment with his family, including his son Stephen Curry. Ahead of the celebration, the family openly shared the various nicknames they called him, but according to Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer, one stood out the most.

Fowler said that Steph and his brother Seth call Dale “Pops”. Additionally, his daughter, Sydelle Curry-Lee, calls him “Dad”. Then, Curry’s 10 grandchildren call him “Gee Daddy.”

However, for the first time, Steph shared with Fowler the nickname they use to call Dale in private.

“We call him ‘The Originator,'” Steph said of Dale. “Because all of this — all of us and our basketball family tree? It originated with him. A friend of ours gave him that nickname on a golf trip about a decade ago. And so now we run with it.”

Overall, Curry played 16 seasons in the NBA. Ten of those years were with the Hornets. Additionally, Curry became the franchise’s all-time scoring leader with 9,839 points. Additionally, he leads the league in total regular season games played with 701. In 1994, he was named the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year.

Ultimately, Curry finished his career with 12,670 points, 2,617 rebounds and 1,909 assists. Additionally, Curry finished his career with 1,245 3-pointers, 929 of which came with the Hornets.

Also during his tenure in Charlotte, Curry led them to four playoff appearances in 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1998.

Stephen Curry has missed the last 18 games for the Golden State Warriors as persistent knee problems have plagued him and kept him out of action. As a result, the Warriors have fallen in the West standings, as their 33–35 record leaves them in ninth place – just a half-game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers, who are in 10th.

At the moment, the Warriors are far from the title contention picture, as Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury has completely derailed their title hopes. Some are wondering why the Warriors are even making the effort, especially when Curry is apparently dealing with a serious injury.

Still, head coach Steve Kerr isn’t going down without a fight, because even though the Warriors don’t have the looks of a championship-caliber team, they’re going to work hard to achieve that ultimate goal of theirs – and that includes finally getting Curry back from injury.

“When people ask me about this year, and I’ve been asked many times, why don’t you rest Steph all year? OK, he’s healthy, we’re competing, that’s what we do. And we want to give ourselves a chance and that’s the whole point. The beauty is in the finding, in the work. And when you fail, it’s hard to recover from that,” Kerr said in an appearance on the Tom Tolbert Show.

the warriors are marching out

The Warriors’ dynasty is reaching its end, as Curry, already 38 years old, has been struggling with knee problems, undoubtedly caused by all the wear and tear he received from all the racing he has done. They don’t have the kind of star that Curry can pass the baton to.

Still, the Warriors have a lot of pride and Kerr has built a winning culture, so there’s no way they’re going to give up.

Kristaps Porzingis gave Golden State Warriors fans a ray of hope by having his best performance since joining the team at the trade deadline.

He helped the Warriors beat the Washington Wizards 125-117 at Capital One Arena on Monday, scoring 30 points on 8-of-13 shooting in 26 minutes off the bench. He also had five rebounds, four assists, two steals and three blocks.

If healthy, Porzingis remains a reliable two-way force. He certainly displayed it against the Wizards, and showed how he can be a strong player for the Warriors alongside Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green.

When asked about playing with Curry, who is still recovering from a knee injury, Porzingis didn’t hide his enthusiasm.

“He’s the GOAT. You know what I mean? To play with somebody like that, it’s going to be incredible,” Porzingis said on NBC Sports Bay Area.

“Obviously, playing against him, I know what type of player he is and how much seriousness he brings. It opens up everything for everybody. Hopefully, he’ll be back with us soon.”

“How excited are you to play with Steph Curry in the near future?”

Kristaps Porzingis: “This is the GOAT… It would be incredible. Obviously, playing against him, I know what type of player he is and how much seriousness he brings.”

(via @NBCSWarriors)pic.twitter.com/JtHEoUfeZW

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 17 March 2026

Porzingis and Curry have yet to share the floor in Golden State, as the two-time MVP has been out of commission since suffering a knee injury against the Detroit Pistons in January.

Porzingis, meanwhile, is dealing with a strange illness that has limited him to just 21 games this season. He averaged 16.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks.

The Warriors acquired Porzingis from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga, finding him a perfect fit for their system.

NEW YORK – Golden State Warriors veterans Al Horford and Seth Curry underwent MRIs after exiting the Dubs’ 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at halftime. Testing revealed a left mild shin strain for Horford and a left abductor strain for Curry. Both players will be reevaluated in a week, ruling them out of at least the Warriors’ next five games.

It has been a tough season for both veterans in terms of availability.

Horford missed seven consecutive games earlier this season due to a sciatic nerve problem. And due to his load management policy of not playing both ends of back-to-backs, he has missed 23 games so far, a number that is set to increase as he deals with this calf strain. Kerr said that because it is a calf injury, they will be cautious about his recovery, indicating a longer recovery period than a one-week re-evaluation.

As for Curry, he has barely been able to get going this season, as he has missed 40 consecutive games due to his sciatic nerve problem. He had just returned from an extended recovery procedure when he strained his abductor, a bad stroke of luck for a player who has only played four games this season.

Encourage injury updates

But the Warriors received some encouraging health updates as they prepare to face the New York Knicks without eight of their players.

Draymond Green is expected to play against the Washington Wizards after missing two games due to lower back pain. Along with Green, Kristaps Porzingis and D’Anthony are also set to play in DC as the Warriors sideline them to manage their respective health issues.

Meanwhile, Kerr said he is hopeful that Moses Moody will return after recovering from the sprain he suffered in his right wrist during this road trip. And in some positive news, Stephen Curry traveled with the Warriors on this six-game road trip, joining the team on the road for the first time since being sidelined due to a knee issue with their runner.

Otherwise, the Warriors will have to weather this latest injury storm as teams pass them by for play-in tournament positioning. At 32–34, they have lost to the Los Angeles Clippers for the eighth seed and are in danger of being passed by the Portland Trail Blazers for the ninth seed.

This latest six-game road trip will determine their chances of securing a playoff spot.

Stephen Curry is close to returning to the court for the Golden State Warriors this season.

Curry has not appeared in a game since his performance against the Detroit Pistons on January 30. He is suffering from a knee injury which has kept him away from the game for the whole of February and half of March.

NBA insider Brett Siegel provided an update on the veteran superstar’s timeline during his appearance with Tomer Azrali on the Clutch Scoops show on March 12. His sources told him that Curry can expect to return in the last week of March to complete his recovery.

“Stephen Curry wants to return before the season ends and I’ve heard there’s optimism looking at the Saturday March 21 game, right after that 10 day window. That’s when things open up as to when he could potentially return. Or see if he travels on a six-game road trip because that will tell a lot about whether he can or not. But I’m told the Wednesday March 25 game starts seven of his last 10 at home, that’s really it. That’s the game in what’s probably the last period of this timeline,” Siegel said at the 42:23 mark.

Stephen Curry, what’s next for the Warriors

It is clear that the Warriors need the services of Stephen Curry. They’ve gone 23-16 with him and 9-17 without him, knowing he’ll be vital to their chances in the playoffs this year.

In the 39 games played by Curry, he averaged 27.2 points, 4.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. He is shooting 46.8% from the field, including 39.1% from beyond the arc and 93.1% from the free-throw line.

Golden State has a 32–33 record on the season, tied for ninth in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies while trailing the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns.

After three consecutive defeats, the Warriors will be looking to get back into the win column in their next match. They will face the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 13, tip-off at 10 PM ET.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will miss the next 10 days due to ongoing patellofemoral pain syndrome and a bone bruise in his right knee dating back to Jan. 30, the team announced Wednesday afternoon.

The team said Curry “has been working out individually on the court in recent days”, with the aim of intensifying his workouts as he looks to return to the court, which is a slight improvement from the previous injury update. ESPN was first to report Curry’s latest injury update.

Despite this, Curry has missed 15 consecutive games due to his knee soreness, hurting the Warriors’ playoff chances.

In that span, the Warriors have gone 5-10, falling below .500 for the first time since December. As a result, the Dubs have dropped from eighth to ninth in the West, with the Los Angeles Clippers passing them in the play-in area of ​​the standings.

This puts Golden State in the bottom bracket of the play-in tournament, and if the season ended today, the Warriors would need to win two straight games to secure a playoff spot against the West’s 1-seed.

As far as Curry is concerned, it has been a tough recovery process.

Before this latest update on Wednesday, Curry had not been able to get much work on the court, as the healing process of his knee was “unpredictable” in his own words.

“I’m feeling better. It’s weird. How it’s going to heal is unpredictable,” Curry said on the ESPN broadcast just before the last injury update 10 days ago.

“Progressing every day since All-Star weekend; that’s all I can ask for, and hopefully I’ll be back out there soon… I haven’t been on the court yet, but just trying to stay in shape and strengthen everything else around my body, knowing that at this level, once you get back, it’s an absolute sprint to the playoffs.”

Will Steph Curry return this season?

With the way Golden State’s season has gone, there has been speculation as to whether or not the Warriors will shut down Curry for the remainder of the season.

Although the Warriors are doomed for the play-in tournament and first-round series, one would think it would be best for Golden State to preserve their 37-year-old franchise star for next season. This is especially true given the tempting prospect of getting caught in the NBA Draft Lottery.

But the Warriors are adamant that they don’t plan on tanking this season, and ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reports that both the Dubs and Curry intend to return before the end of the regular season.

Draymond Green has also made it clear that he has full confidence in Curry’s return this season.

“Finally my confidence level is high,” Green said after the upset win over the Houston Rockets, via ESPN. “Because I know he’s going to put in all the work and do everything he can to come back. If his body allows him to come back, I know, he’ll come back. He doesn’t want to just turn it off.”

Meanwhile, the Warriors’ mentality is that they will just have to walk on water until Curry returns.

Their 5-10 record in his absence has left the water a bit high above their heads. Not to mention consecutive losses to tanking teams in the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls sting. But with Kristaps Porzingis back and encouraging play from youngsters like Gui Santos and Moses Moody, the Warriors are confident they can hold down the fort until he returns.

“For us, just keep swimming,” Green continued. “Nobody expects us to win 10 games, but you just have to hang in there. You can’t let things get too far, and that’s what we’re trying to do.”

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s three-point record is believed to be out of reach, but Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards believes there is at least one man who can catch Curry.

Curry broke the record for three points scored in a game against the New York Knicks on December 14, 2021. He passed Ray Allen’s career mark of 2,973 three-pointers. But that record certainly seems like ages ago, as he surpassed 4,000 career three-pointers in March 2025 and currently stands at 4,233 in March 2026. James Harden is now second on the list with 3,336 three-pointers.

In a feature written by Danny Ammerman san francisco standardAnthony Edwards talked about who he believes can surpass Steph Curry for most career three-pointers. Of course, Edwards responded bluntly, saying, “I think I’m going to catch him.”

But after taking themselves out of the equation, they identified an interesting name: Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel.

“He can catch him,” Edwards told Emmerman. “The white boy from Charlotte, okay? He’s good. … Either me or Kon Knueppel. I’m a big fan of Kon Knueppel. He can really shoot the ball.”

The case of both Knueppel and Edwards is not as far-reaching as it may seem. Knueppel currently leads the league in three-pointers, drilling 222 at the time of this writing. Anthony Edwards ranks 9th in the top 10 for three-pointers made this season, with nearly 185. Edwards and Knueppel are both ahead of Curry, who has made 175 but has played only 39 games due to lingering injuries.

Knueppel’s NBA reputation in his first season was as an instinctive shooter who seems almost automatic from behind the arc. But Edwards wasn’t always a high-volume three-point shooter. In the 2020–2021 season, he shot 32.9% from three. Although he could knock down those shots, it was not his strongest asset. But since his rookie season, he has become one of the best three-point shooters in the league, hitting 39% from range in the 2024-2025 season and attempting 10.3 per game – which was 3.6 more attempts than in the 2023-2024 season.

While it will certainly take a long time to catch Steph Curry, and Curry certainly has more seasons left to attempt to put the three-point record out of reach, it’s certain that Knueppel and Edwards have a shot at the crown.

Brian Windhorst pointed to a strategic approach the Golden State Warriors could use during Stephen Curry’s injury recovery.

Curry has been sidelined since his last game appearance on January 30 and has missed the entire month of February. He has missed 11 consecutive games and is nursing a knee injury, forcing Golden State to be cautious with his recovery.

NBA insider Brian Windhorst provided insight on the team’s situation with its superstar guard on The Hoop Collective show. He explained how the Warriors are looking at their position in the playoff picture and deciding whether it’s best to bring Curry back or shut him down for the remainder of the season.

“You know right away there were people who were thinking, like, they’re considering shutting him down for the season. I don’t think they’re doing that. I think they’re evaluating where they are in the standings and evaluating where Steph is and trying to play their strategy here. But it’s obviously a significant development that Steph is going to be out for a few more weeks,” Windhorst said at the 29:49 mark.

Stephen Curry, what’s next for the Warriors

The Warriors remain strong in the playoff picture despite the absence of Stephen Curry, defeating the Houston Rockets 115–113 in overtime.

Six players scored in double figures for Golden State in the win. Brandin Podziemski led the way with a stat line of 26 points and nine rebounds on 10 of 18 shooting from the field, including 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. De’Anthony Melton finished second with 23 points and six rebounds, Al Horford had 17 points and six rebounds, Gui Santos added 14 points and six assists, while LJ Cryer provided 12 points and three rebounds. Meanwhile, Draymond Green contributed 10 points, eight assists and five rebounds.

Golden State improved to a 32–30 record on the season and finished eighth in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers, while trailing the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers.

The Warriors will remain on the road and await their next matchup. They will face the Oklahoma City Thunder as tip-off takes place on March 7 at 8:30 PM ET.

The Golden State Warriors returned to their losing streak with a blowout loss at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday evening. It was another missed game for point guard Stephen Curry, who had been dealing with a knee injury long before the All-Star break, and has seen his team sink in the standings as a result.

During the game on Saturday, the Warriors received troubling information about Curry’s condition from the point guard.

“I’m feeling better. It’s a weird thing. It’s unpredictable how it’s going to heal, but it’s been progress every day since the All-Star break. That’s all I can ask for,” Curry said during an in-game interview with ESPN, via ESPN’s Anthony Slater on Twitter.

Curry also said it would “take a while” for him to return to the court.

This is certainly not the update Warriors fans were hoping to hear as they watched their team try to pick up a win without their best player.

On Saturday, the game was over almost before it started, as Golden State trailed by 24 points early in the first half, and never made it very competitive from there.

Of course, even with Curry on the court, the Warriors are far from contenders, especially with Jimmy Butler sidelined for the rest of the year with an ACL injury. Making matters more frustrating is that big man Kristaps Porzingis, whom the team recently acquired from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield, has played just one game for the Warriors as he battles a mystery illness, while Kuminga is off to a great start in Atlanta.

In any case, the Warriors will next be at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday evening.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is still out for a few more days as he recovers from the knee injury that has kept him out since before the All-Star break.

Curry missed all of his games in February after Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending knee injury, leaving the Warriors without another star.

Curry’s health has been a concern for the Warriors over the past few seasons, as the 37-year-old guard’s body is breaking down due to his heavy mileage. Retirement may not be too far away for the two-time MVP.

Despite this, NBA insider Mark Spears claimed on ESPN’s “NBA Today” that Curry is still interested. to suit again For Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

“Steph Curry is still interested in making his second Olympic appearance. He’ll be 40 at the time, but look, he’s a shooter. He’s the greatest shooter of all-time. Why wouldn’t you want that on your roster?” Spears said.

“He hasn’t come out yet. Let’s just say that.”

Mark Spears: “Steph Curry is still interested in playing in his second Olympics. He’s not out, let’s just say that” 👀 pic.twitter.com/cIqfLC0fSe

– Oh no, he didn’t (@ohnohedidnt24) 24 February 2026

Curry ultimately made his Olympic debut in Paris 2024, helping Team USA win the gold medal, highlighted by his stellar performance in the final against host nation France.

Curry has often said that he thoroughly enjoyed the experience. He confirmed on Team USA teammate LeBron James’ “Mind the Game” podcast that he’s not closing the door on playing in the Olympics again, especially since it will be played on home soil.

If he does indeed suit up in Los Angeles, Curry would banner a roster that could include Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons, Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks, among others.

Despite their up-and-down campaign, Stephen Curry remains adamant that if the Golden State Warriors qualify for the playoffs, it will be a tough fight for anyone.

warriors want to capture the fort Curry still out with knee injury. Although his MRI revealed no structural damage, the two-time MVP will remain out and will be reevaluated in 10 days, according to the Warriors.

The Warriors remain in eighth place in the team standings with a 29-27 record after losing to the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

Jimmy Butler is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury, while Kristaps Porzingis is still trying to adjust to the team after being acquired from the Atlanta Hawks at the trade deadline.

However, the 37-year-old Curry has full confidence in the Warriors.

“It’s been a unique year, but as long as we can find our way into a playoff series, we think we’re going to be tough for anybody at the top of the West,” Curry said in an interview with ESPN.

“With Porzingis here, hopefully, he’s healthy and able to be out there consistently because we know what he’s capable of.”

The 30-year-old Porzingis made his debut for the Warriors against the Celtics and scored 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting in 17 minutes off the bench.

The oft-injured star, who is recovering from a long illness, could be the interior threat Golden State has been waiting for. He has also proven to be a reliable rim protector.

The Warriors still have a chance to avoid the play-in tournament, but they need added urgency to get more wins even without Curry.

Stephen Curry has not played since Jan. 30, when the Golden State Warriors lost to the Detroit Pistons 131-124. Not only was Steph dealing with knee issues midway through the season, but he was not looking good after an awkward layup attempt in the third quarter of this game. Curry left the game not feeling like himself and was later ruled out due to right knee pain.

Since this moment, the Warriors have gone 2-3 without their leader and were expected to be ready to go after his lengthy absence at the All-Star break. However, head coach Steve Kerr revealed on Wednesday evening that Steph will not play against the Boston Celtics on Thursday after the break, and it is possible that he may receive a second MRI to determine the exact nature of his knee pain.

“Steph didn’t practice today,” Kerr told reporters in San Francisco, via ClutchPoints’ Kenzo Fukuda. “He will be re-evaluated by our training staff tonight, but he was not where he needed to be for testing. It’s unfortunate, but we will have an update tomorrow after he spends his time with the training staff.”

Curry has been trying to get back on the field for the Warriors behind the scenes and during the All-Star break, yet the pain in his knee is still there, and he doesn’t feel he is ready to go through a full workout.

Warriors continue to downplay Stephen Curry’s knee injury

Over the past three weeks, Curry has been suffering from right patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner’s knee, on the Warriors’ injury report, which typically takes several days of rest and time off to heal. Initially, the team was labeling Curry day-to-day due to his knee injury.

Friday will mark exactly three weeks since the injury.

Despite Kerr’s concerning announcement on Wednesday and Curry not attending Thursday’s game against the Celtics, the Warriors have continued to downplay Steph’s knee illness. Team sources told ClutchPoints that the organization does not see it as a major concern in the final stages of the regular season, and described the situation as being handled with utmost caution by the franchise.

Since the Warriors are already without Jimmy Butler for the remainder of the year and not where they were expected to be in the standings as a result, there is no margin for error. That’s why Golden State is taking an abundance of caution with Curry and will continue to wait for him to be 100 percent before returning to the court.

Still, the health of Curry’s knee for the remainder of the season is not a concern for the Warriors at this time, with sources saying he would play if the playoffs started today.

As the Warriors prepare for the end of the regular season, they find themselves 29-26 overall, three full games behind the Phoenix Suns for the 7-seed in the West standings. Although the Dubs are battling injury problems and hovering around .500 on the year, the organization is still optimistic about their chances of competing for a 6-seed or better in the Western Conference.

With six games remaining against those currently ranked in the top four of the West standings, there are plenty of opportunities for Golden State to prove themselves as competitive threats this season. Butler may be out for the year with his ACL injury, but the Warriors will get their first look at Kristaps Porzingis when he makes his debut against Boston on Thursday.

As for Curry, his knee will continue to receive treatment and he hopes to return soon. At this time, there is no clear timetable for when he will actually return, simply because it is a pain-tolerant injury based on the overall strength of his knee.

The Warriors understand that their playoff hopes are completely dependent on Curry’s overall health, which is why he will not be rushed back into action.

In 39 games this season, Curry is averaging 27.2 points and 4.8 assists while shooting 46.8 percent from the floor and 39.1 percent from 3-point range. He once again leads the league in both 3-pointers attempted (4.5) and 3-pointers attempted (11.5) per game.

Thursday night will be Curry’s 17th absence of the season, meaning he will officially be ineligible for season-ending honors and awards if he misses another game.

On Sunday afternoon, the NBA All-Star Game will take place from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, home of the Clippers. Unfortunately, Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry will not be able to attend the event due to his recovery from a knee injury, but he was still in attendance at the media day to answer some questions.

One of the major talking points at this year’s All-Star Game was the players’ lack of effort in the game in recent years, and now, Curry has offered a possible solution to the problem.

“I guess, the only thing I would think about is shortening the game. That might be the only real suggestion I would have, because it’s hard to replicate the intensity of a regular season game and no one is asking anyone to treat it like a playoff game with these types of stakes, but maybe a shorter game,” Curry said, per Chaz NBA, via Hoopship on YouTube.

The league has tried several different formats in the All-Star Game in recent years, this year going with a USA vs. World setup that would consist of multiple 12-minute games in a round robin tournament, followed by a championship match.

Last season the players did not bother to put in much effort with various tactics employed by the league office to resolve the issue, and many fans doubt that this year will be any different, despite the fact that the players’ lack of effort has now become a major talking point for the event.

Curry is known as one of the few players who wants to put on a show for the fans during All-Star weekend, and it will certainly be disappointing for fans in attendance that he is unable to go.

Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 pm ET.