Warriors GM Dunleavy 'Surprised' if Curry Misses Rest of Season

Golden State's star guard continues rehab as team monitors knee injury timeline.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:34pm

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Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said he would be very surprised if star guard Stephen Curry were forced to miss the remainder of the season due to his ongoing knee injury. Curry has not played since Jan. 30 while dealing with what the team has described as 'runner's knee,' creating uncertainty around the timeline for his return. However, Dunleavy acknowledged there is a chance Curry could be sidelined for the rest of the year, though the team does not expect that to happen.

Why it matters

Curry's health is crucial for the Warriors' playoff hopes, as the team continues to struggle without its franchise cornerstone. The Warriors currently sit eighth in the Western Conference standings and need Curry back to make a push for a higher seed in the postseason.

The details

Curry last appeared in the Warriors' 131-124 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 30, finishing with 23 points, two assists, one rebound and one block in 25 minutes. The team has provided updates indicating Curry continues to make progress in his rehab, but sources say the earliest he would return is likely after the team's six-game road trip starting on March 15 against the New York Knicks.

  • Curry last played on Jan. 30 against the Detroit Pistons.
  • The Warriors provided a medical update on Curry on Sunday, stating he will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
  • The Warriors begin a six-game road trip on March 15 against the New York Knicks.

The players

Mike Dunleavy Jr.

The general manager of the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry

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

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What they’re saying

“That'd be very surprising to me; very, very surprising. But I'm not going to rule anything out. I'm not a doctor and things can go a certain way. I don't want the headline to be, 'Steph may be done for the year' because I'm not ruling it out. But just because he's not playing right now, I just have to acknowledge that yeah, sure, there's a chance. But we don't expect that.”

— Mike Dunleavy Jr., Golden State Warriors General Manager

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