Warriors' Steph Curry frustrated by injury's lack of 'timeline you can trust'

Golden State star says he 'absolutely hates' being sidelined with knee injury that has no clear recovery timeline.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 11:04pm by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry expressed frustration to the San Francisco Chronicle over his lingering knee injury, saying 'I absolutely hate it.' Curry has missed the past six games with patella-femoral pain syndrome and bone bruising in his right knee, and will be re-evaluated on March 1, meaning he will miss at least four more games. Curry acknowledged he's not especially patient with the recovery process, saying the injury 'doesn't necessarily have a specific timeline you can trust.'

Why it matters

Curry's injury is a significant setback for the Warriors, who are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference standings and need their star player healthy for a potential playoff run. The team has struggled to find consistency this season, and Curry's absence makes it more difficult for them to build chemistry and momentum heading into the postseason.

The details

Curry suffered the knee injury on January 30 during a game against the Detroit Pistons. He was expected to return for the Warriors' game against the Boston Celtics on February 23, but persistent pain changed those plans. Curry has been frustrated by the lack of a clear timeline for his recovery, saying 'I absolutely hate it' and that he's 'trying to figure it out.' The Warriors have gone 3-3 in the six games Curry has missed so far.

  • Curry suffered the knee injury on January 30 during a game against the Detroit Pistons.
  • Curry has missed the past six games since the injury.
  • Curry will be re-evaluated on March 1, meaning he will miss at least four more games.

The players

Stephen Curry

A star guard for the Golden State Warriors who has been sidelined with a knee injury since late January.

Kristaps Porzingis

A new teammate of Curry's on the Warriors, a 7'2" center who has a 19.5 career scoring average and demands attention from opposing defenses.

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What they’re saying

“It's frustrating not being out there, especially with an injury that doesn't necessarily have a specific timeline you can trust. So I'm staying patient, and hopefully back sooner rather than later.”

— Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors guard (San Francisco Chronicle)

“I absolutely hate it. But there's a reason for everything, so I'm trying to figure it out.”

— Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors guard (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

Curry will be re-evaluated on March 1, at which point the Warriors will have a better idea of when he can return to the lineup. The team is hoping to have their star player back and healthy for a potential playoff run.

The takeaway

Curry's frustration with the lack of a clear timeline for his knee injury recovery highlights the challenges athletes face when dealing with nagging injuries. The Warriors need their superstar healthy if they hope to make a deep playoff run, and Curry's return will be crucial for the team to build chemistry and momentum heading into the postseason.