Warriors' Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee

Golden State star expected to miss at least 5 more games before next evaluation

Mar. 1, 2026 at 3:23am by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be re-evaluated in 10 days after a second MRI on his troublesome right knee revealed no structural damage. The two-time NBA MVP has been diagnosed with patella-femoral pain syndrome/bone bruising and is expected to miss at least another five games before the next evaluation.

Why it matters

Curry's health is crucial for the Warriors' playoff hopes, as the team has struggled without their star player. This latest injury setback raises concerns about Curry's ability to return to full strength and contribute to the team's postseason push.

The details

Curry last played on January 30th. Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Curry is dealing with lingering soreness and the team was hoping he'd be ready to return after the All-Star break, but that was not the case. The 37-year-old guard will now need more time to recover before being re-evaluated in 10 days.

  • Curry last played on January 30th.
  • Curry will be re-evaluated in 10 days.

The players

Stephen Curry

A two-time NBA MVP and star player for the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

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What they’re saying

“It's just lingering soreness. We were hoping, obviously, that he'd be ready for tonight after getting the All-Star break but wasn't the case. He just needs more time.”

— Steve Kerr, Warriors head coach (Associated Press)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Curry's health is crucial for the Warriors' playoff hopes, as the team has struggled without their star player. This latest injury setback raises concerns about Curry's ability to return to full strength and contribute to the team's postseason push.