Warriors' Curry set for long-awaited return from knee injury

Superstar guard expected to play Sunday after missing 27 games

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:07pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball player, rendered in the official colors of the Golden State Warriors.Curry's return to the court brings a much-needed spark of energy and optimism to the struggling Warriors.Los Angeles Today

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to return to the court on Sunday, April 5, after missing more than two months and 27 consecutive games due to a persistent knee injury. Curry has averaged 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season, and his return is a major boost for the Warriors as they fight to secure a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Why it matters

The Warriors have struggled mightily without Curry, posting a 9-18 record in his absence. His return not only improves the team's on-court performance, but also provides a major morale boost as they make a late-season playoff push.

The details

Curry participated in a scrimmage with the Warriors prior to their April 2 game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and head coach Steve Kerr said the superstar guard looked like his usual self. The Warriors have dealt with numerous injuries this season, so getting Curry back is a crucial development as they try to secure a Play-In Tournament berth with five games remaining in the regular season.

  • Curry has missed 27 consecutive games due to the knee injury.
  • He is expected to return to the court on Sunday, April 5, when the Warriors face the Houston Rockets.

The players

Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors' superstar guard, who has averaged 27.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game this season.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, who said Curry looked like his usual self during a recent team scrimmage.

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What they’re saying

“Everything went well. Yeah, he looked good. He's pretty good. He looks like Steph Curry.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

“Yeah, I mean he brings hope to a tough situation. I thought [Spurs'] game, we were never really in the game, but the guys fought, they competed, they stayed with it until the end. The vibe was good. When Steph's around, the vibe tends to be better. It's definitely better right now so hopefully we'll have another good effort tonight and he'll be on the sidelines cheering. We'll see how it goes the next couple of days but we're obviously dying to get him back.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's progress and status leading up to Sunday's game against the Houston Rockets, where he is expected to make his long-awaited return to the court.

The takeaway

Curry's return is a major boost for the Warriors as they fight to secure a spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament. His presence not only improves the team's on-court performance, but also provides a much-needed morale lift as they look to overcome a difficult season marked by numerous injuries.