Warriors' Steve Kerr Committed to Curry's Return This Season

Despite Warriors' struggles, Kerr says the team will keep competing and work to get Steph Curry back on the court.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 5:10am by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has made it clear that the team will continue to fight and work towards getting Stephen Curry back on the court this season, even as the Warriors have fallen in the Western Conference standings due to Curry's persistent knee issues that have sidelined him for the past 18 games. Kerr emphasized that the Warriors will not simply throw in the towel, as the team has too much pride and a winning culture to give up.

Why it matters

The Warriors' dynasty appears to be nearing its end, with Curry already 38 years old and dealing with injury concerns. However, Kerr's commitment to bringing Curry back this season shows the team's determination to compete and give their star player every opportunity to contribute, even in a difficult season.

The details

The Warriors currently sit at 33-35, just half a game ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers for the 10th spot in the West. The season-ending injury to Jimmy Butler has dashed the team's title hopes, leading some to wonder why the Warriors are even trying. But Kerr has made it clear that the team will continue to work towards getting Curry back on the court, as the coach believes in the 'beauty' of the 'quest' and the 'work' even in the face of failure.

  • Curry has missed the past 18 games for the Warriors due to persistent knee problems.

The players

Steve Kerr

The head coach of the Golden State Warriors, known for building a winning culture and leading the team to multiple championships.

Stephen Curry

The 38-year-old star point guard of the Golden State Warriors, who has been sidelined for the past 18 games due to knee issues.

Jimmy Butler

The Warriors' star player who suffered a season-ending injury, dashing the team's title hopes.

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What they’re saying

“When people ask me about this year, and I've been asked this a few times, why don't you just rest Steph the rest of the year? Well, he's healthy, we're competing, that's what we do. And we want to give ourselves a chance and like that's the whole point. The beauty is in the quest, it's in the work. And when you do fail, it's hard to get over it.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach, Golden State Warriors (Tom Tolbert Show)

What’s next

The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's recovery and work towards getting him back on the court this season, as the team remains committed to competing despite their struggles in the standings.

The takeaway

Kerr's unwavering commitment to Curry's return and the Warriors' continued fight exemplifies the team's winning culture and pride, even as their championship dynasty appears to be nearing its end.