When is Steph Curry finally returning to Warriors?
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It's been a tumultuous season for the Golden State Warriors, to say the least.
At this moment, Golden State sits at just 10th place in the Western Conference standings, a shoo-in for the NBA's play-in tournament, but likely not much else beyond that. It's tough to feel confident or positive about this version of Golden State.
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Injury and health issues for the aging Warriors' core are likely the biggest culprits in their gradual demise. Stalwart forward Jimmy Butler tore his ACL in mid-January. Big man Draymond Green looks like he's lost a step at times. Last but certainly not least, a "runner's knee" for franchise talisman Steph Curry has kept him out of Golden State's lineup since just before the annual All-Star break. Because of the NBA's 65-game threshold for award eligibility, the injury is why Curry will not be part of an All-NBA team for the first time since 2020.
But the Warriors and Curry have bigger fish to fry. Curry's continued absence harms the Warriors more than anyone else. The Warriors are built around Curry's all-time gravity and ability to space the floor on the offensive end. He is an all-timer capable of unique greatness on any given stepback 3-point shot. Without him, they are without a paddle, up creek.
Curry will, unfortunately, also miss the Warriors' Sunday Night Basketball game on the road against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night. Based on recent comments from Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, it doesn't sound like the 38-year-old Curry or the organization even has a targeted return date in mind.
If that's the case ... (pulls in wind through gnashed teeth) yikes:
Steve Kerr on the dwindling runway for Steph Curry to properly return and if there’s a deadline to come back:
— Kenzo Fukuda (@kenzofuku) March 28, 2026
“It hasn't changed, but it's actually a conversation now, right?… We're not bringing him back just for the play in game, he needs to play some games.” pic.twitter.com/rMbQVdjdlz
Before his injury, Curry was averaging over 27 points and nearly five assists per game on 47-39-93 shooting splits. That's not production that you simply replace by asking the next man to step up. The Warriors better hope Curry returns soon because without him, they kind of, sort of seem hopeless.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Steph Curry injury update: When will Warriors star return to play?