The Golden State Warriors may soon face one of the toughest decisions of the season: whether to bring Stephen Curry back or sideline him until the playoffs.
Curry has been sidelined since January 30 due to knee issues, and the latest news suggests his return may take several weeks. With the Warriors lingering in the playoffs and battling injuries on the roster, patience may be the team's only realistic option.
“Given their position in the Western Conference standings, the Warriors have no reason to rush Curry back,” Brett Siegel wrote at ClutchPoints.com. “Having Steph play in the play-in games is critical and will also ensure that he is 100 percent healthy no matter who they may face in their first-round playoff series.”
While Curry was initially expected to return shortly after the All-Star break, the timeline is still in flux.
The earliest possible return date could be March 15, when the Warriors take on the New York Knicks, although that remains uncertain.
The two-time MVP recently addressed the situation personally in an interview with ESPN's Malika Andrews.
“It's going to be a little longer,” Curry said. “Now, every day is okay for this guy. Can you rack up good days? I've done that, so hopefully they can get me on the field and get back on the field sooner rather than later.”
A further update from The Athletic reporter Anthony Slater suggested the Warriors will continue to take a cautious approach.
“Stephen Curry will be reevaluated again in 10 days, per source,” Slater wrote on X . “As Curry said, progress has been made on an 'unpredictable' right knee issue, but it will keep him out of at least the next five Warriors games. He's missed the last 10 games.”
The Golden State Warriors' injury issues extend far beyond Curry. Newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis has played in just one game since the trade deadline and is currently sidelined due to illness.
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