Curry (knee) is listed as probable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
After returning from a 27-game absence due to a right knee issue in Sunday's loss to Houston, Curry is expected to suit up for a second consecutive contest. The superstar came off the bench on a minutes restriction in his return, during which he posted 29 points (11-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Explodes for 29 points in return
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Curry (knee) supplied 29 points (11-21 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, two rebounds and one steal across 26 minutes during Sunday's 117-116 loss to the Rockets.
Cleared to return after missing the previous 27 games while recovering from right patellofemoral pain syndrome, Curry elected to come off the bench for the first time since the 2011-12 season while the Warriors aimed to manage his minutes. The arrangement worked well, as Curry overcame a slow start to pour in seven points in the second quarter before helping Golden State overcome a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit in the final five minutes. Curry had a chance at a game-winning 30-foot jumper at the buzzer, but the shot was off the mark. The Warriors have one back-to-back set remaining on their schedule during the final week of the regular season, and with Golden State essentially locked in as the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference, Curry will most likely be rested at least once in the next four games.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Coming off bench Sunday night
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Curry (knee) will come off the bench for Sunday's game against Houston, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry will play in his first game since Jan 30. While head coach Steve Kerr already indicated Curry would play in "small bursts," it appears he may see fewer minutes than most anticipate, considering he will come off the bench. It's unknown how long this will be the case, although De'Anthony Melton and Brandin Podziemski may handle most of the work in the backcourt for at least one more game.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Will play Sunday
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Head coach Steve Kerr said that Curry (knee) will play in "small bursts" Sunday versus the Rockets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Curry is expected to be limited to 25 minutes in his first game back since Jan. 30, but even with minutes restrictions, the two-time MVP is a must-start option in fantasy leagues. His return should mean fewer minutes for Brandin Podziemski, Gary Payton and Pat Spencer.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Questionable versus Rockets
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Curry (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.
Curry is expected to play Sunday. However, as of now, he's officially listed as questionable for the meeting with Houston. Considering Curry hasn't been on the floor since the 131-124 loss to the Pistons on January 30, he will likely be limited Sunday, assuming he gets the green light to suit up. As a result, players like Brandin Podziemski, Gui Santos (pelvis) and Kristaps Porzingis might continue to see expanded roles offensively.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Expected to play Sunday
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Curry (knee) is expected to play Sunday against Houston, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
This has been the expectation for several days now. Curry has been scrimmaging with the Warriors at recent practices, and it sounds like his knee continues to respond well. If he does get the green light to play, it's fair to expect restrictions in his first game back.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Logs another scrimmage
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Curry (knee) took part in a scrimmage Thursday and is being considered day-to-day leading up to Sunday's game against the Rockets, Nick Friedell of The Athletic reports.
When asked how the sharpshooter looked during Thursday's scrimmage, head coach Steve Kerr said, "He looked good... he looks like Steph Curry," per Friedell. Kerr added that the team expects to make a final call Friday on whether Curry will be cleared to play Sunday, as the training staff will presumably want to ensure he's feeling healthy after his second scrimmage this week.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Officially out Thursday
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Curry (knee) is out for Thursday's game against Cleveland.
Curry was previously considered doubtful for this contest. Based on multiple reports, the superstar is targeting a return Sunday against the Rockets if his knee continues to respond well to workouts.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Eyeing Sunday return
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Curry (knee) is hopeful to return for Sunday's game against the Rockets, Sam Amick and Nick Friedell of The Athletic report.
Curry was able to practice in full for the first time since suffering a knee injury Jan. 30 against Detroit, which included participating in a 5-on-5 scrimmage after practice, per Amick and Friedell. The goal is for Curry to return to game action Sunday, assuming he checks out fine following Tuesday's activities. The sharpshooter has already been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with San Antonio and is being considered doubtful for Thursday against Cleveland, so he looks to have at least a few more days to make sure his knee feels strong before potentially facing live competition. The Warriors should have additional updates on Curry's status as Sunday approaches.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Likely out two more games
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Curry (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs and doubtful for Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Coach Steve Kerr said Curry went through a full practice Tuesday, which included some five-on-five, so the two-time MVP continues to progress in the right direction. Assuming Curry sits out the next two games, a return against Houston on Sunday appears to be on the table.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Out at least two more games
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Curry (knee) will be re-evaluated next week and will miss at least the next two games, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Curry will miss Friday's game versus the Wizards in addition to Sunday's matchup with the Nuggets, and considering he's yet to practice, it seems unlikely he'll be able to get back out there for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer will continue to soak up the point guard minutes in Golden State while Curry is out.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Hasn't begun scrimmaging
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The Warriors announced Wednesday that Curry (knee) has yet to participate in a scrimmage, and another update is expected to come later this week, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Golden State indicated earlier in March that it hoped Curry would return before April. Given that the veteran point guard hasn't participated in a scrimmage, it's growing unlikely he'll reach that goal. More information should be provided in the coming days, at which point a clearer timetable for return could be revealed.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Won't return Wednesday
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Curry (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Nets, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Curry, who has been sidelined since the start of February, remains without a clear target date to return. Slater reports that Curry is hopeful to get in a scrimmage in the near future to see how his knee responds, and that should be the final hurdle in his rehab.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: To be re-evaluated Tuesday
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Curry (knee) will miss the Warriors' next two games, but he is expected to be re-evaluated Tuesday when the team returns home from its current road trip, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com.
While Curry will remain sidelined for Saturday's game against the Hawks and Monday's matchup in Dallas, the impending Tuesday re-evaluation is the most significant milestone in his recovery to date. The superstar guard has already begun intensifying his on-court activity and is expected to be incorporated into live practices over the coming days. If the Tuesday checkup goes well, there is "cautious optimism" that Curry could return to the lineup as early as Wednesday's home game against the Nets. In the meantime, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton will continue to handle the bulk of the backcourt minutes for a Warriors team fighting to maintain its spot in the play-in race.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Hopes to return before end of month
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The Warriors are optimistic that Curry (knee) will be able to return before the end of March, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
The superstar point guard has been on the shelf since the start of February due to a right knee injury, but he's intensifying his on-court activity amid his rehab. It sounds like Curry remains week-to-week, and it's worth noting Golden State returns from its current road trip in the March 25 matchup versus the Nets. In the meantime, Brandin Podziemski and De'Anthony Melton should continue holding down the fort in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: To miss at least 10 more days
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Curry (knee) is expected to miss at least 10 more days, per Shams Charania of ESPN on Wednesday.
The superstar guard has started on-court workouts and is hoping to ramp up his activity soon, but the timeline for a return from his right knee injury likely rules him out for at least Golden State's next six contests. With Curry on the shelf, the Warriors will continue to ask more out of Brandin Podziemski, Pat Spencer, Gary Payton, Will Richard and LJ Cryer at point guard.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Will be re-evaluated in 10 days
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Curry (knee) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Curry continues to deal with a lingering right knee injury, which has sidelined him since Jan. 30. New reports indicate the star guard will be out at least another 10 days, forcing him to miss the next five games at a minimum. The Warriors will likely continue to heavily utilize Pat Spencer, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton and Gary Payton (ankle) in the backcourt.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Out for at least 10 more days
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Curry will have his right knee injury re-evaluated by medical staff in 10 days, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Curry has been sidelined by a lingering right knee injury since Jan. 30, which prevented him from playing in the Warriors' final five games before the All-Star break. The superstar guard hasn't progressed enough in his recovery as hoped, and he'll have his knee looked at again by medical staff in early March to determine a clearer timeline for a return. With Curry sidelined, the Warriors will continue to lean more heavily on Pat Spencer, Brandin Podziemski and Gary Payton.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Timeline remains unclear
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Curry's (knee) timetable to return remains in the air, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
Curry will miss his sixth game in a row Thursday against Boston, but an MRI taken on Wednesday showed no structural damage. Curry is still dealing with persistent swelling, and Charania notes that the Warriors are unsure if he will miss days or even weeks. Until he gets cleared, the Warriors will likely continue to lean on Pat Spencer and Brandin Podziemski.
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Warriors' Stephen Curry: Won't return Thursday
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Curry (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Danny Emerman of SFStandard.com reports.
Curry's absence will extend to six games as he works his way through a right knee issue. He was unable to participate in Wednesday's practice, and the superstar guard will meet with training staff Wednesday night to reevaluate the injury, per Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area. Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer will continue to work in elevated roles for as long as Curry is sidelined.
