Curry Expects Longer Recovery Time for Knee Injury

Warriors star acknowledges setback in knee rehab, uncertain timeline for return.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:39am

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Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry revealed in a recent interview that his knee injury recovery is taking longer than expected, and he is uncertain when he will be able to return to the court. Curry has been dealing with a nagging "runner's knee" injury since late January and has not played in a game since then.

Why it matters

Curry's extended absence is a major concern for the Warriors, who are hoping to make a deep playoff run this season. The team has struggled without their star player, and his return is crucial to their championship aspirations.

The details

Curry told ESPN's Malika Andrews that his recovery is "going to be a little longer" than the initial 10-day timeline the team had set. He said he hasn't been able to get back on the court yet, and is focused on strengthening the rest of his body while dealing with the "pain tolerance" aspect of the injury. Curry acknowledged that the injury could get worse if he rushes back too soon.

  • Curry has been out since late January with the knee injury.
  • The initial 10-day timeline for his return was set to end on Sunday.

The players

Stephen Curry

The superstar guard for the Golden State Warriors, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury.

Malika Andrews

An ESPN reporter who interviewed Curry about his injury during a recent Warriors game.

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What they’re saying

“It's going to be a little longer. But like I said, right now with this one, it's just about can each day, can you stack good days? And I've done that.”

— Stephen Curry

“So once I get back on the court, it is a little bit of a pain tolerance thing, but it's just something that you don't want to have lingering because it can get worse.”

— Stephen Curry

What’s next

The Warriors will re-evaluate Curry's injury status after the initial 10-day timeline ends on Sunday. The team and Curry will then determine the next steps in his recovery process.

The takeaway

Curry's extended absence due to this knee injury is a major concern for the Warriors, who are counting on their superstar to lead them to a championship this season. The team and Curry will need to be cautious with his recovery to ensure he can return at full strength without risking further injury.