Warriors Coach Kerr Cautious About Curry's Return

Veteran point guard remains sidelined with persistent knee injury

Mar. 25, 2026 at 3:25am by Ben Kaplan

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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is now exercising caution when it comes to dealing with Stephen Curry's persistent knee injury, saying the team will not rush the 38-year-old star back into action until his body is fully healthy.

Why it matters

Curry's health is crucial for the struggling Warriors, who have already lost key player Moses Moody to a long-term knee injury this season. Rushing Curry back too soon could risk further aggravating his condition and leaving the team without its veteran leader for an extended period.

The details

In a radio interview, Kerr stated that the Warriors will not push Curry to return if the team is not fully confident his knee has healed, saying "If we don't feel good about [his knee], then he's not going to play. We're not pushing him into anything if things aren't really clear." The cautious approach comes as the Warriors deal with multiple key injuries this season.

  • On March 25, 2026, Kerr made the comments about Curry's return during a radio appearance.

The players

Steve Kerr

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Stephen Curry

38-year-old veteran point guard for the Golden State Warriors who is currently sidelined with a persistent knee injury.

Moses Moody

A Golden State Warriors player who suffered a gruesome-looking knee injury that will keep him out for a long period of time.

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What they’re saying

“If we don't feel good about [Steph's knee], then he's not going to play. We're not pushing him into anything if things aren't really clear.”

— Steve Kerr, Head Coach

What’s next

The Warriors will continue to monitor Curry's recovery and will only allow him to return to action once the team is fully confident his knee has healed.

The takeaway

This cautious approach by the Warriors highlights the importance of player health, especially for veteran stars like Curry, and the need to avoid rushing injured players back too soon, even if it means short-term struggles for the team.