Warriors Await Curry's Return as Injury Timeline Remains Unclear

Coach Steve Kerr says Curry is trending in the right direction, but his return date is uncertain.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:22am by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has missed the past 16 games due to a knee injury and will sit out the team's next game against the New York Knicks. Coach Steve Kerr says Curry is progressing well, but the team is unsure if he'll return in a week or two. The Warriors have struggled without Curry, falling to a 32-34 record and ninth place in the Western Conference. In addition to Curry's absence, the team is also missing forward Jimmy Butler, who is out for the season with a torn ACL.

Why it matters

The Warriors desperately need Curry back in the lineup to boost their scoring and playoff hopes. Curry is the team's leading scorer, averaging 27.2 points per game. His absence has left a huge void that the Warriors have struggled to fill, winning just 5 games since he was sidelined.

The details

Curry has been dealing with "runner's knee" and has played in only 39 games this season. He missed the entire month of February and did not participate in the 75th NBA All-Star Game. Without their star guard, the Warriors have fallen to a 32-34 record and are currently the 9th seed in the Western Conference.

  • Curry has missed the past 16 straight games due to the knee injury.
  • Curry will miss his 17th straight game on Sunday against the New York Knicks.

The players

Stephen Curry

A four-time NBA champion and the Warriors' leading scorer, averaging 27.2 points per game.

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Jimmy Butler

A six-time NBA All-Star forward who is out for the rest of the season with a torn ACL.

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What they’re saying

“We expect him back. He's trending in the right direction. It's been a tricky injury, but I think he'll be back for sure. We just don't know if it'll be a week or two or whatever. It's a day-to-day process.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (NBC Sports)

“I think your body is the first point of information. When I'm out there on the court right now, I still get lost in the fun. It's still my happy place. The competition, the camaraderie, the chasing something that matters — that still gets me going. And I don't see that stopping anytime soon.”

— Stephen Curry (The Athletic)

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