Warriors Expect Curry, Porzingis, Horford Back Soon

Steve Kerr provides updates on injured stars' returns ahead of key games

Apr. 10, 2026 at 4:24am

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The Golden State Warriors were without Stephen Curry, Kristaps Porzingis and Al Horford for Thursday's game against the Lakers, but head coach Steve Kerr said Curry will play on Friday against the Kings and he's hopeful Porzingis and Horford will also be available.

Why it matters

The Warriors have struggled without their key injured players, going 5-10 since Horford went down on March 13. Getting Curry, Porzingis and Horford back healthy will be crucial for the team's chances of avoiding the play-in tournament and making a deep playoff run.

The details

Porzingis missed Thursday's game due to illness management and right knee soreness, but the fact that he was on the bench cheering suggests his return is imminent. Horford, who has missed the last 14 games with a calf injury, scrimmaged on Wednesday and is also expected back soon. When Curry and Porzingis played eight minutes together on Sunday against the Rockets, the Warriors posted a plus-25.4 net rating, though Porzingis struggled individually. Horford has been a valuable two-way player for the Warriors, averaging 9.9 points on 39.4% three-point shooting from Jan. 7 to March 5.

  • On Sunday against the Rockets, Curry and Porzingis played eight minutes together.
  • Horford has missed the Warriors' last 14 games since getting injured on March 13.
  • From Jan. 7 to March 5, Horford averaged 9.9 points on 39.4% three-point shooting in 22 games.

The players

Stephen Curry

Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors.

Kristaps Porzingis

Veteran power forward for the Golden State Warriors.

Al Horford

Veteran center for the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“Curry will play on Friday. I'm hopeful Porzingis and Horford will be available.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors

What’s next

The Warriors will look to get Curry, Porzingis and Horford back on the court together as soon as possible to build chemistry ahead of the play-in tournament.

The takeaway

The Warriors have struggled without their key injured players, but getting Curry, Porzingis and Horford back healthy will be crucial for their chances of avoiding the play-in tournament and making a deep playoff run. The team will need to quickly integrate the trio and build chemistry between them to maximize their potential.